NPFL: Coach Tunde Sanni confirms intending arrival of quality players to Kwara United

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Kwara United Technical Adviser Tunde Sanni has confirmed that a few quality players will join the team to strengthen their squad ahead of the second stanza of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), which kicks off on January 25 across various league centers in the country.

The gaffer affirmed that a successful league campaign requires a formidable squad and reliable substitutes on the bench.

Speaking to the club media after resuming from the Christmas and New Year holiday on Wednesday, following a training session and friendly game with ABS FC, the Harmony Boys’ gaffer stated:
“About two to four players will link up with us to beef up the team and also provide good substitutes on the bench,” Sanni remarked.

Encouraging football enthusiasts in the state to trust the team’s ability to perform, Sanni noted that all his players are in good shape, injury-free, and determined to improve on their first-round performance.

Regarding the maintenance of the pitch at the Kwara State Stadium, Coach Sanni praised Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Executive Chairman of the Sports Commission Mallam Bola Magaji, Kwara FA under the leadership of Mallam Idris Musa Thuraya, and the club’s management for ensuring the lush green condition of the turf despite harsh weather conditions.

“I must say this pitch is one of the best in the North Central. The green is lush, and its maintenance is excellent. Kudos to all stakeholders involved in making this happen,” he concluded.

Meanwhile, Kwara United played out a 1-1 draw with ABS FC during the friendly match. The team featured a mix of U-19 players and trialists as the January transfer window remains open.

The Harmony Boys occupy the 12th position on the NPFL log with 23 points after 18 games.

They will face Enyimba FC in a rescheduled NPFL encounter in Ilorin on January 15, 2025.