Kwara United To Unveil New Technical Crew Today

The management of Kwara United FC of Ilorin, would on Sat. Feb. 28, unveils its new technical crew led by former Wikki Tourist of Bauchi gaffer Tunde Abdulrahman.

According to the General Manager of the Club, Alhaji Haruna Maigidansanma, the event would take place at the Conference room of the Sports Council, Kwara Stadium Complex beginning from 11am.

He said the team would depart Ijebu Ode immediately after the unveiling ceremony to intensify efforts to make a huge statement in the Premier League but to make huge statement.

The Kwara United manager said the Ijebu Ode trip is to put finishing touches to the team ahead of the new season considering the club's lateness in preparation for the season.

Maigidansanma, who expressed appreciation to the state governor Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, said the governor's support has been wonderful.

He pledged the commitment of his management team to take the team beyond the fan's expectations this season and urged the fans and supporters to continue to be law abiding followers of the Club.

The management had earlier on Friday morning organised a special prayer to herald the new season and would by 3pm visit the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Zulu Gambari, for royal blessings.

   Source

Kwara State Governor Endorses Maigidansama

Kwara State Governor Endorses Alhaji Mohammed Haruna Maigidansama

Kwara State Governor, His Excellency Abdulfatah Ahmed has endorsed the brilliant works of Alhaji Mohammed Haruna Maigidansama as the General Manager of Kwara United.

The pass mark was given to the administrator during a ''thank you'' visit by the Nigeria National League board to the Governor on Tuesday in Ilorin, SL10 man Abayomi Ademetan authoritatively reports.

Kwara State government hosted a successful 2015 NNL Super Four that was applauded by football pundits and stakeholders.

The number one citizen of the Harmony State stated that the endorsement was based on what he described as a tested and trusted man, with leadership acumen and an unmatched experience in matters of good administration.

“Maigidansama is an accomplished administrator that has consistently employed his wits at one capacity or the other to ensure that our darling team thrives. All these, with a combination of his experience and integrity, gives one the confidence that he is the right man to take Kwara United to higher heights.”

The get together with his excellency also saw him stating the desire of his administration to continue to support the darling team of the state.

“I strongly believe sports brings us together, that's the main driver for the backing of the state in the activities of Kwara United.”

In addition to the endorsement, the Governor called on stakeholders in the state to support Maigidansma in his bid to reposition Kwara United.

Abdulfatah thanked the board of the NNL, while revealing the state's readiness to always host the activities of the second tier league in Nigeria.

He said, NNL is a body of great minds and we are happy to be associated with them. Whenever they need us to host their events the state won't hesitate to be at their services.”

Maigidansama was brought on board to restructure the affairs of Kwara United after the team was relegated from the Nigeria Professional Football League to the Nigeria National League at the end of the 2012/13 season.

He delivered a promotion ticket to the soccer loving Kwara State people.

   Source

Ahmed Jimoh Wins It For Kwara United Against Wikki

NNL Super 4 Match Report: Kwara United 1-0 Wikki Tourist

Kwara United recorded a 1-0 win over Wikki Tourists in the third place match of the Nigeria National League Super Four in Ilorin.

The two sides didn't play with motivation having lost their respective semi final matches against Shooting Stars and Gabros International respectively.

It was a case of trying to build up for the new Nigeria Professional Football League season due to get underway on the 7th of March.

Kwara United were grateful to Suraj Aiyeleso who made brilliant world class saves to deny  Wikki Tourists strikers.

Ahmed Jimoh took advantage of a goal mouth scramble as the Kwara United player scored the only of the game in the 78th minute to give his side a 1-0 victory.

   Source

Wikki's Ibrahim Talks Tough Ahead Of Kwara United Tie

Wikki Tourists defender Mustapha Ibrahim has said his side are happy to face former coach Tunde Abdulrahman at the ongoing Nigeria National League (NNL) Super Four tournament in llorin.

Abdulrahman won promotion to the Nigerian top flight for the Bauchi-based side in the out gone 2013/14 NNL season but now in charge of promoted side, Kwara United.

Both sides were losers on match day 1 clash but will square up for the three points in Wednesday’s final day tie at the Kwara State Stadium.

Ibrahim said his side will use the encounter to prove to their former coach that Wikki Tourists have changed completely from the one he left behind.

“We’re happy with the opportunity to play against our former technical adviser, Tunde Abdulrahman, who is in charge of Kwara United.

“The clash offers us a rare chance to prove to him that we’ve moved on and now quite different from the side he once coached.

“We’re determined to do it in grand style with a convincing victory right there at their backyard.

“I and my teammates met and decided that if there is a match we won’t lose that’s the tie against Kwara United on Wednesday.

“I watched their match against 3SC and they showed themselves to be good side with quality players, too.

“We’re already aware the encounter will be difficult especially as both sides lost their first match.

“We played quite well against Gabros FC even though we lost on penalties but people acknowledged the good game we played.

“We’ll come out with a better improved performance believing it will be good enough to give us victory against Kwara United,” said Wikki Tourists captain to supersport.com.

Wikki Tourists lost 3-4 on penalties in Gabros FC in Monday’s match day 1 clash while Kwara United lost 1-2 to 3SC.

   Source

Obadaki Not Disappointed With Loss

Halilu Obadaki, Captain of the Kwara United team that lost to Shooting Star SC of Ibadan in the 2nd match of match day 1 of the Nigeria National League Super Four Competition in Ilorin takes a look at the positives in the 2-1 loss to the Ibadan rivals.

Obadaki got the Harmony Warriors their equaliser in the 2nd half of the game on the night. He expressed to HWB that he was not disappointed with the loss to Shooting Stars given the preparedness of team for the Super 4 tourney.

 "It's a nice game. I never expected us to play up to this level because Shooting Stars are actually ahead of us (in terms of pre-season matches) for the past two monthes.

"They've played in two pre-season tournaments (before the NNL Super 4) of which we have not played in any. And all the coaches we have now just came on board, it was not up to 2 weeks they all got the new job. So I say kudos to the coaches that they got us to play as good as we did.

"We lost based on lack of luck. We tried a lot going forward but we were not lucky enough to get the required number of goals needed to execute a victory," the left back said.

When asked on his assessment of the team set up of new players and the old ones still in the team towards the new NPFL season, Obadaki talked about the need for the coaches to help the team play in unity as one with the loads of talents possessed by each player.

"We are just building a new team from scratch for the new season. Given our level of improvement I think we will go very far in the coming season but there are still lots of rooms for improvement.

"We have lots of talented players in our team, both the retained ones and the new comers. All we need is synchronization to be able to read each others games so we can play well together," Obadaki said.

Kwara United are set to face an away match at Dolphins of Port Harcourt in their first match of the new NPFL season slated to kick off on March 7. But they first have a battle for the third place of the NNL Super 4 with Wikki Tourist of Bauchi on Wednesday..

Yomi Ademetan's Take On The Kwara United Team vs 3SC

Yomi Ademetan's take on the Kwara United team on parade against Shooting Stars on Monday;

•The team lacks a quality goal poacher.

•Marking from the zone was an issue for them. You don't give a goal poacher like Meshack Chukwubuikem a yard in the danger zone. Probably they missed the presence of Isiaka Oladuntoye.

•They need a midfield enforcer too.

•I saw the future Ronaldo in Gata Jnr. The boy is blessed with skills despite his tender age.

•Despite netting a bullet, left back Halilu Obadeki was found wanting when tracking back. He needs to work on his recovery rate.

3SC 2-1 Kwara United #NNLSuper4 - Match Report

Oladele Eweje ensured that Shooting Stars defeated Kwara United 2-1 in the second semi final of the Nigeria National League Super Four Challenge.

Shootings Stars edged Kwara United and they advanced to the final thanks to Eweje's winner in a 2-1 win at the Kwara State Stadium.

Segun Alebiosu failed to beat Kola Ige on one-on-one situation after being set up by Adeshina Gata in the 8th minute.

Overlapping right back Victor Denise had his long range shot well gathered by the busy Ige.

Gata tormented Shooting Stars defence with his direct approach and pace. He was applauded by the fans anytime he touched the ball.

Alebiosu was also menacing upfront for the Kwara United. He ran at the channels when needed.

The lively Gata should have handed Kwara United the lead in the 21st minute. The starlet decided to pass rather than shoot when he was set up in the danger zone.

Shooting Stars started to create chances of their own and pushed forward in search of the first goal.

Sylvanus Ebiaku saw his bullet go off target with goalkeeper Ismaila Shagari in no man's land.

The former Sokoto United custodian almost gifted Shooting Stars the lead. His pass was intercepted by 3SC, somehow the Oluyole Warriors couldn't capitalise.

Meshack Chukwubuikem's finish let him down as he failed to convert a cross from Okiki Afolabi on the half hour mark.

Nyima Nwagua the lanky striker of Shooting Stars probed the shaky defence line of Kwara United. His effort was saved by Shagari in the 38th minute.

Two minutes to the end of the first half, Gata dribbled his way past the ball watching Shooting Stars defenders. He was stopped by Ige.

The first half ended goalless.

Kwara United continued to be wasteful with chances they ought to have converted.

And they were punished for their complacency on the hour mark.

The lurking Meshack drew the curtain raiser for the Oluyole Warriors as he benefitted from a right wing cross to flick past Shagari.

Seven minutes later captain Halilu Obadaki ensured that Kwara United were back in the back.

His low bullet from outside the area beat everyone including Ige and the Harmony Warriors set the stage for a thrilling end to the game.

There was a controversial moment in the game when Meshack put the ball at the back of the afterwards. The referee ruled his effort for offside.

Shooting Stars didn't allow that to deter them. They were in front through Eweje's header after a goal mouth scramble.

Efforts by Kwara United to stage a come back proved abortive.

Shooting Stars Starters: Kola Ige 35, Sylvanus Ebiaku 6, Yinka Adedeji 3, James Moses 22, Moris 5, Izu Joseph 31, Godwin Effiong 15, Meshack Chukwubuikem 12, Nyima Nwagua 11, Eweje Oladele 20, Okiki Afolabi 10

Reserves: Afesoh Attah 21, Seun Akinyemi 13, Babawo 7, Onuoha Emmanuel 14, Fuad Ekelojuoti 16, Alaba Osawe 2, Raphael Ademola 19

Kwara United Starters: Ismaila Shagari 33, Victor Denise 13, Halilu Obadaki 10, Dare Ojo 16, Lateer Adigun 2, Ayinde Kabiru 6, Anthony Okemiri 15, Adeshina Gata 11, Segun Alebiosu 5, Ahmed Jimoh 7

Reserves: Kazeem Yekeen 31, Peter Gabriel 14, Nasiru Ali 8, Muyideen Finefine 23, Samson Iroka 4, Adama Samuel 20

Kwara United are to play Wikki Tourist in the 3rd place match, which is the first match to be played on Wednesday. While later on that day we get entertained by Shooting Stars of Ibadan and Gabros Int'l doing battle in the final of the NNL Super 4 pre-season tournament..

   

   Source

Kwara United Battle 3SC, As NNL Super 4 Begins

The 2015 Nigeria National League (NNL) Super Four competition begins today in Ilorin, among the teams that qualified to play in the Nigeria Football Premier League (NFPL) in the 2014/2015 season.

The teams will battle for the champion of Champions title.

The four clubs which will compete in the play-off are Wikki Tourists Football Club of Bauchi and Kwara United of Ilorin Winner and Runner-up of the NNL Group A regular season, Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan and Gabros International of Nnewi which came first and second in Group B respectively.

The competition will determine the winner of the 2013/2014 NNL season.

Wikki Tourists will take on Gabros FC (now Ifeanyi Uba FC) in the first match by 4.00pm, while honers Kwara United will take the centre stage against Shooting Stars Sports Club by 6.00pm. 

Winners of each tie will play the final on Wednesday, while the runners-ups will play the losers final before the final match.

The NNL secretariat has moved to Ilorin to ensure a hitch free tournament.

NNL Chairman, High Chief Emeka Inyama has also assured football fans of good football and therefore urged Ilorin people to troop out enmasse, to watch the best clubs in the domestic league.

   Source

Wikki In Ilorin With High Hopes

Newly promoted Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side Wikki Tourist of Bauchi arrived Ilorin, Kwara State venue of the Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 4 tournament with the aim of making impact in the competition.

The Elephant came tops in NNL Group A and looked determined as they left their base saying confidently that they’ll bring the trophy back to Bauchi.

SL10.ng monitored Wikki Tourist as they left  Bauchi and former Golden Eaglets player and Captain of Wikki Tourist, Mustapha Ibrahim promised the fans that they’ll bring back the trophy to Bauchi.

Wikki Tourist striker, Alaba Johnson who just came back from a long injury layoff also promised to deliver in Ilorin.

The northern base team, Wikki Tourist drown in the NPFL relegation waters two seasons back and it’s interesting to note that they’ve made an instant return to the apex league.

The NNL Super 4 tournament is scheduled to start on the February 23-25 and it features the top teams from NNL Group A&B to determine the champion of NNL 2013/2014 season.

Other teams that will feature in the NNL Super 4 are: 3SC of Ibadan, Gabros Int’l of Nnewi and Kwara United of Ilorin.

   Source

#NNLSuper4: Kwara United Set To Kick Off Tourney With 3SC

Kwara United face the Oluyole Warriors in their first match of the Nigerian National League Super 4 competition slated to kick off at the Kwara State Stadium on Monday, 23 February 2015.

On the same day, the champions at the same Group A with United, Wikki Tourist will try to see off the threat of Gabros Int'l.

Kwara United will don the new jerseys manufactured by Owu Sportswear for the very first time on Monday against 3SC of Ibadan and we look forward to see new faces among the squad to be fielded by the new technical adviser, Tunde Abdulrahman.

Be sure to get match reports on this blog after each match during the tournament and you will definitely be getting live updates on the Kwara United official twitter and facebook accounts..

Kwara State Calls For Support For NNL Super 4

NNL Super Four: Kwara State Government Constitutes Committees

The Kwara State Government has constituted three committees to ensure a befitting Nigeria National League (NNL), Super four bid for the state stadium complex beginning from Monday 23rd February.

The Committees are Venue and Entertainment, Advert and Media and Accommodation and Transportation.

Inaugurating the committees on Fridayin Ilorin at the Ministry of Sports and Youth Development, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs Rhoda Ajiboye, charged members of the committees to work hand in hand for a successful hosting of the competition.

She said the state must not disappoint Nigerians considering the fact that the state is rich in sports development.

The Permanent Secretary urged soccer fans to troop out in their numbers to watch the competition and called on supporters of Kwara United to come out and drum support for their darling team.

Ajiboye pledged the state government's resolve to host one of the best NNL Super Four since inception of the competition.

She congratulated stakeholders in the state for their role in ensuring the darling team of Kwara (Kwara United FC), returned to its rightful place at the end of last season.

  

3SC of Ibadan, Kwara United FC of Ilorin, Gabros FC of Nnewi and Wikki Tourists of Bauchi would participate in the 3-day competition.

   Source

Kwara United Drops Seventeen, Retains Twenty Players

Kwara United management have announced it has dropped 17 players and retained 22 from the group that represented the club last season in the Nigeria National League.

The secretary of the club, Elder Dele Oguntokun in a statement on Thursday said the technical crew have informed the management of their decision to drop the players.

“The Technical Crew have given us the list of players they want to work with next season,” the secretary was quoted by the club media officer Yinka Owolewa.

“We (Management) have given them the free hand to operate and take a decision to ensure they are successful at the end of the current season.”

“We are determined to do well this season, enhance the need to drop these players and move on,” the statement said.

The statement thanked the dropped players for helping the team return to its rightful place and wish them success in their future endeavour.

It said they were dropped because of the ongoing restructuring in the club not because they are not good as a player.

Oguntokun pledged that the club would assist the outgoing players whenever the club’s service is needed to help their career.

Source

Kwara United Signs Kit Deal With Owu Sportswear

Nigeria's leading sportswear manufacturer, Owu Sportswear, took to their official twitter to announce a fresh kit deal with newly promoted Nigeria Professional Football League side, Kwara United FC, on Tuesday.

Apparently, the signing took place yesterday and heads of both parties were involved in the documentation of the official paper work to create a lasting partnership between Kwara United and Owu Sportswear.

Kwara Utd GM, Alhaji Haruna Maigidasanma (left) & CEO Owu Sportswear, Bar. Tunji Brown after signing the deal.

Other notable Nigerian clubs such as 3SC of Ibadan, Lobi Stars, ABS, MFM, Stationery Stores and Supreme Court amongst others, don the locally manufactured sportswear brand.

With the new deal, OWU will provide sporting goods for Kwara United including kits and training jerseys during the 2014/15 season

In line with OWU'S brand profile, replicas will be available in Ilorin and its retail outlet, in Ikeja, Lagos.

Although the deal takes effect from the new season, OWU will kit Kwara United during the Nigeria National League Super Four play-off..

FA Charges Kwara United Technical Crew On Continental Ticket

The new technical crew of Kwara United FC of Ilorin have been charged to achieve a continental ticket at the end of the coming season as that is the desire of Kwarans.

Kwara State Football Association Chairman, Alhaji Busari Ishola during an introductory chat with the technical crew after their evening training on Thursday also charged them to make discipline their watch word in order to achieve the desired goal.

Ishola said the FA will like to see a disciplined bench this time around as they know what the last bench cost the team.

The FA boss who was in company of other members of the association advised the technical crew to see the management as partners in progress and work like a team.

He said the FA supported the team last season because those who were there were those who were suppose to be there.

While expressing confidence in the ability of the new Technical Adviser, he advised him to be patient with Kwarans in his line of duty.

Earlier, the General Manager of the club, Alhaji Haruna Maigidansanma in company of the secretary, Dele Oguntokun while introducing the technical crew said the club appreciated the support they enjoyed from the FA which contributed to what they have achieved so far.

He then solicited for their continuous support and the fatherly role.

In his response, the new Technical Adviser, Tunde Abdulrahaman thanked the FA for their fatherly advice as they see it as a big challenge.

He then prayed for God’s guidance adding that with the backing of the FA all shall be well.

   Source

Former Kwara United Players Send SOS To Government

Former players of Kwara United football club, who are yet to get their full pay for the services rendered to the club, have again reminded the government of the state about their plight.

The players were among those registered for the 2010/2011 football season, who got only 70% of the 100% sign-on fees they signed for.
 
In a statement signed by Monday Osagie and Blessing Okardi on behalf of the players, they recounted several efforts they have made to get their balance of 30%, which include writing of letters to the management and the government.
 
The players, some of whom have since retired, appealed to the government to assist them, as they are not civil servants who are entitled to pension and gratuity at the end of the service years.

    Source

Sanni Eyes Africa With Kwara Utd

Newly appointed Kwara United coach, Tunde Sanni has exclusively revealed that his target next term in the Glo Premier League is to get the Ilorin side a continental ticket.

Sanni, who was in charge of Kwara United three seasons ago, returned on Monday to the team which he steered to sixth best in his first stint.

He was officially announced as Kwara United coach by the club's general manager, Haruna Ilerika, and Sanni would work with Tunde Abdulrahman who guided Wikki Tourists back to the top flight last term.

Supersport.com sat down with the experienced gaffer in Ilorin, and he revealed that his main target is to campaign next year in the Caf Champions League.

“Let me first praise Allah (God) for sparing my life up to this moment, and to all the people and fans who have supported me to return to this great team.

“This is a team I have played for, and I know and understand everything about this club, and I think it is time for me to take Kwara United to the continent.

“My target is to win a continental ticket for Kwara United, because this is what Kwara people want, and I'm here to deliver what they want for them,” Sanni, who was officially introduced to the players on Wednesday evening.

The last term Kwara United appeared on the continent was in 2007, but the Afonja Warriors were unable to go past through the group stage as they finished bottom of Group B which had Al Merreikh of Sudan, Ismaily of Egypt and Dolphins of Port Harcourt.

Kwara United only won a game in their group which was a 2-1 win over Al Merreikh on August 18 2007 at the Kwara State Stadium, Ilorin.

Since the creation of the club, Kwara United have never won the Premier League trophy.

Source

Kwara Utd Head Coach, Abdulrahman: No Room For Laziness!

New Head Coach of Kwara United, Tunde Abdurahman, has told the players who are not ready to be disciplined and hard working to pack their things and leave the Nigeria Professional Football League club.

Abdulrahman said this when he met with players for the first time at their training ground on Thursdayin Ilorin.

“You will enjoy working with me but you need to be disciplined and hard working,” he was quoted by the club's spokesman Olayinka Owolewa.

“I am a goal getter and my ambition here in Kwara is not different from the past even as I planned to achieve more here,” the coach continued.

“If you ask anyone who had worked with me in the past, they will tell you there is no room for laziness.

“I want to seek your cooperation to take this club to a greater height together,” Abdulrahman told the players.

Earlier in his address while introducing the new technical crew to the players, General Manager of the club, Alhaji Haruna Maigidansanma, congratulated the players for fighting hard to take the team to where it belongs.

He said their doggedness during last season's assignment was appreciated by the people of the state and the state government.

Maigidansanma pledged total support and a rewarding season to any of the players that contribute to the growth of the team.

The GM was in company of the secretary of the team, Elder Dele Oguntokun, Team Manager Agboola Basambo and some other top hierarchies of the club.

It would be recalled that the Kwara State Government on Mondayapproved the appointment of the former Wikki Tourist of Bauchi gaffer Tunde Abdurahman as the Head Coach of the Ilorin based team.

Also in the new technical crew of Kwara United is Babatunde Sanni as the Chief Coach, former Nigeria international, Jimoh Balogun as the Assistant Coach while Kareem Elemosho joined the club as goalkeeper trainer.

Mustapha Ganiyu was appointed as a Trainer for the newly promoted Ilorin based club.

Source

Follow Kwara United on Twitter: @KwaraUnitedFC

And the HWB blogger: @Gidi_kid

Kwara United Players Promise to Support New Coaches

Players of newly promoted Nigeria Professional Football League side Kwara United have disclosed their resolve to work with the newly appointed technical crew to achieve greatness in the elite league.

The management of Kwara United on Monday approved the appointment of Tunde Abdurahman as the Technical Adviser putting an end to the reign of Coach Samson Unuanel.

Abdulrahman, who guided the Wikki Tourists back to Nigeria's top flight last season will be assisted by former Kwara United trainer Tunde Sanni.

United's right-back Yusuf Abubakar, who is fondly called "Salas", expressed satisfaction with the appointment of the new coaches adding that the club would get even better under them.

"It's good we now have coaches early enough, they are good handlers as we know them well with they did in their former clubs. Coach Abdulrahman did a wonderful job at Wikki and I think that's what the management saw, he's a good tactician and I believe with Coach Tunde Sanni who I know very well, it will be a good season for us,” Abubakar said.

New goalkeeper of the newly promoted side, Abdullahi Boje believes the appointment of the new coaches was coming at the right time as the club need to start preparing early for life in the top league in the country.

Boje who joined Kwara United from ABS FC also disclosed that the players have resolved to give their best support for the new technical crew to excel in the league.

Kwara United last week guaranteed their promotion to NPFL by the NFF Appeals Committee, and they have joined 3SC, Gabros and Wikki Tourists as the promoted teams to the Premier League.

Source

Follow Kwara United on Twitter: @KwaraUnitedFC

And the HWB blogger: @Gidi_kid

Kwara State Govt Approves Appointment Of New Coaches

Kwara State Government has approved the appointment of Tunde Abdurahman as the Head Coach of Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin.

The club in a statement on Monday in Ilorin, signed by the General Manager of the team, Alhaji Haruna Maigidansanma said Abdurahman would be assisted by the former Technical Adviser of the team Babatunde Sanni as the Chief Coach.

The statement also confimed former Nigeria international, Jimoh Balogun as the Assistant Coach while Kareem Elemosho joined the club as goalkeeper trainer.

Mustapha Ganiyu was also appointed as a Trainer for the newly promoted Ilorin based club according to the statement.

Maigidansanma in the statement also appealed to the fans of the team to continue to support their darling club while asking them to always suggest a positive way forward for the team to strive in the Nigeria Professional Football League.

He commended them for their support so far and asking them to do more as the management plans to take the team to continental next season.

Source

Follow Kwara United on Twitter: @KwaraUnitedFC

And the HWB blogger: @Gidi_kid

Vanzekin Set To Dump Warri Wolves For Kwara United

Former Dream Team  IV goalkeeper, Ambrose Vanzekin is set to dump Warri Wolves and join Kwara United, ahead of the new Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season.

Vanzekin, who was on loan to Bayelsa United last season, said he is tired of the loan spells and will want to experience a permanent move in a club where he will be playing more regularly.

“Bayelsa United is a very good club and I enjoy playing there on loan. But this coming season, I don’t think I will be playing for them because I want to go to a different club where I will be able to play regularly. I’m hoping to join Kwara United,” the former Nigerian U-23 goalkeeper revealed.

Vanzekin joined Warri Wolves from Akwa United F.C. in July 2009 and the 28-year-old said he will not be returning to his parent club.

“I don’t want to go back to Warri Wolves because I’ve spent much time there and they are very nice to me.

"They want me to come back but I don’t want to go back because I’m not really happy being sent on loan. So, I need to go to a place where I’ll have more playing time to show my fans that I still exist in this country. 

"That is why I want to make this bold move to where I will have the opportunity to play good games,” the 2008 Beijing Olympics silver medallist noted.

The 20-year-old said though he has not signed any pre-contract with Kwara United, he hopes to get the deal done in the next one week.

“We’ve been talking and I have good rapport with them and by God’s grace that is where I will play next. Though I don’t have any pre contract with them for now, but in the next one week, I believe by God’s grace we will get the deal sorted out,” he said.

Source

Follow Kwara United on Twitter: @KwaraUnitedFC

And the HWB blogger: @Gidi_kid

NPFL To Improve Quality Of Play At Forum To Educate Players

The 5th edition of the Forum for Better Organized Nigeria league will come up at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium Media Centre on Saturday, 7th of February, 2015 from 11am.

According to the coordinator Mr. Vincent Akinbami the forum will focus on players and club contract, players welfare, FIFA rules on players transfer and solidarity compensation mechanism. 

He said this is aimed at eliminating the problem faced by clubs during transfers, spelling out of clubs and player’s right and obligation and to also help clubs in squad management which will bring about continuity and help to improve the quality of play by Nigeria club sides.

He said the solidarity compensation mechanism will open the eyes of grassroots clubs on how to benefit from the mechanism which will swell their purse to help them discover more talent.

At the end of the forum, FIFA minimum requirement for players and club contract and the calculation of solidarity compensation will be distributed to players, league club owners and grassroots club owners in attendance..

Source

Follow Kwara United on Twitter: @KwaraUnitedFC

And the HWB blogger: @Gidi_kid

Samson Unuanel Set For A Break From Football

 

Former head coach of Kwara United, Samson Unuanel, will be taking a break a short from coaching to renew his engine, according to SL10.

 

Unuanel, who guided Kwara back to the Premier League in the just concluded Nigeria National League season, will not be in charge of the Harmony State club side after his contract was not renewed.

 

Top clubs in the apex league including FC Taraba and Elkanemi Warriors have asked for the former Super Falcons assistant coach's services but he has rejected their offers.

 

Unuanel's special assistant, Adeleke Kolapo said his boss' rejection of the offers was due to his requirement for rest and refresh his coaching prowess.

 

“Unuanel is always a big fish among coaches in the country, he's taking a few days break from the sidelines to rest his body and brain after a hectic season of guiding Kwara United back to the Premier League.”

 

“We have received offers from Taraba, Elkanemi and others but Unuanel said he want to go on sabbatical at least till week nine of next season, by then he will be ready with body and soul to listen to offers,” said Kolapo.

 

Last season, Coach Unuanel achieved the mandate of returning Kwara United back to the NPFL placing second on the log to Wikki Tourists.

 

Unuanel has managed clubs in the country including Prime FC, Niger Tornadoes, Enyimba International and Ocean Boys.

 

Source

Follow Kwara United on Twitter: @KwaraUnitedFC

And the HWB blogger: @Gidi_kid
 

Viking Confirms The Signing Of Samuel Adegbenro

Samuel Adegbenro (Middle)

Norwegian clubside, Viking FK have announced the signing of Kwara United winger Samuel Adegbenro Toluwashe and Suleiman Abubakar (currently with Nigeria U20) of El-kanemi Warriors on a 4year deal on their official website, viking-fk.no.

Samuel Adegbenro is currently with the U-23 national team and he has bagged 2 goals in 4 matches played for the Siasia inspired team.

The 19-year-old winger who was the creative force of Kwara United at last season's Nigerian National League campaign, aiding in the promotion of the club into the elite league, has been a trialist at the Norwegian club.

The dribbling wizard, tagged as the Nigerian Neymar, was arguably the best player in Kwara United last season and one of the best in the NNL 2013/2014 season.

We at HarmonyWarriorsBlog wish Adegbenro the best at his present club and hope he replicates and even performs better than he had at our darling club.

A video of a short interview with Samuel Adegbenro after the cut...

 

Special thanks to Idowu Bakare (Rabark)

Follow Kwara United on Twitter: @KwaraUnitedFC

And the HWB blogger: @Gidi_kid