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Kwara’s governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has rewarded Kwara United’s players with N5M each for winning the Cup of the Federation of the president of 2025, Completsports.com information
Players as part of the reward will also get a plot of land each.
Speaking at a reception in honor of the team in the state banquet hall in Ilorin, on Monday, Abdulrazaq praised the players for their exemplary sample of unity, determination and resistance in the field.
Read also: President of the Federation Federation: Kwara United to celebrate Trophy Parade in Ilorin
Tunde Sanni’s team defeated Abakaliki FC 4-3 by penalties in a final played at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Saturday.
The exciting end ended 0-0 in the regulation time.
It was the first time that Kwara United will win the oldest football competition in Nigeria.
The team arrived in Ilorin from Lagos on Monday morning and paraded the trophy around different parts of the city, including Eiyekorin, Geri-Alimi, Oja-Ooba, Emir of the Ilorin Palace and the Post Office.
The Harmony Boys, along with the warriors of Abia, will represent Nigeria in the CAF Confederation Cup next season.
By adeboye amosu
