The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed delight over the emergence of Kwara United Football Club as the winners of the 2025 President Federation Cup.
The ‘Harmony Boys’ clinched the title by inflicting a 4-3 defeat on Abakaliki FC, via penalty kicks after the match ended 0-0 in regulation time.
Despite losing the first penalty kick, Kwara United went on to convert their remaining four kicks, as against the three kicks converted by the Abakiliki team.
AbdulRazaq was in attendance along with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Chairman, National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, Director-General of NSC, Bukola Olapade, former Super Eagles Players, Nwankwo Kanu and Victor Ikpeba.
Governor AbdulRazaq said after Saturday’s victory: “I’m overwhelmed with joy as I joined Harmony Boys of Kwara United this evening in Lagos to bring home the 2025 President Federation Cup — the first time any team from our state has ever won the prestigious trophy since 1967 when Kwara was created.
“I wholeheartedly salute the players, the coaching crew, the management of Kwara United, the Sports Commission, and our supporters’ club for this remarkable feat. I am particularly grateful to the people of our state, including Kwarans in Diaspora, for their overwhelming support for the team.
“This win again testifies to the power of team spirit, discipline, determination, and grit.
“Our victory over the Abakaliki FC comes on the heels of yet another win as our contingent to the Senior President Debate Competition has emerged the national champion for the first time ever.
“This victory is not a coincidence. For three unbroken editions, our pupils under the State Universal Basic Education have remained the national champions in the President School Debate Competition. I commend the Kwara contingents that have made us proud.
“All of these go to show that our feats in different aspects are not a flash in the pan, but are deserving fruits of hard work and strategic investments in youth development, sports, education, and other key sectors of the economy.
“I congratulate all Kwarans home and abroad on these achievements. We look forward to keeping our state in positive spotlights in Nigeria and across the world,” the Governor said.
Kwara United star player, Victor Adeoye, who won the competition’s Most Valuable Player Award, attributed their win to hard work.
He said that the support from the state government was enough motivation which propelled them to victory.
“We are proud to have won a trophy after 49 years.
“It’s a great day in our history. God did this for us and we are thankful for our governor who has supported us financially and morally to achieve this feat,” Adeoye said.
