Confed Cup: Kwara Utd Redeem N2m Pledge To Players

Kwara United FC has redeemed its pledge to gamers after their qualification for the subsequent stage within the ongoing TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup competitors.

The crew defeated AS Douanes of the Niger Republic 3-0 in Nigeria, and performed out a goalless attract Niamey on Sunday to scale via the competitors.

Earlier than the battle of Niamey, the crew’s administration, led by the Chairman, Kumbi Titiloye, had promised the gamers N2m money present in the event that they certified for the subsequent spherical of the competitors.

He additional assured that the crew would qualify for the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup forward of their opponent.

He additionally mentioned that the crew would play some pleasant matches in Ilorin and Ijebu-Ode earlier than returning to Lagos for the essential match.

The Common Supervisor of the membership, Bashir Badawiy, in his message to the gamers on the coaching session, mentioned the pledge had been redeemed, whereas efforts had been being intensified to have the bonuses paid.

Whereas commending the gamers for the qualification, he reminded them of the larger challenges forward, particularly their subsequent opponent, RSB Berkane of Morocco.

Kwara United will play the Moroccans within the first leg on the Mobolaji Johnson Area in Lagos on Oct. 9, with the return leg mounted for Oct. 15, in Morocco.