Date: 2016-10-04

Kwara United FC has congratulated Gombe United FC for picking the sole ticket in Group A2 of the recently concluded 2015/2016 Nigeria national League competition.

Gombe United fc has returned to the NPFL after spending two seasons in the second tier league, following a 3-1 victory over Supreme FC of Abuja in the week 14 fixture of the NNL.

Obasasem opened the score for the Savannah scorpions before Bilya Yarma increased the tally to two, as the first stanza ended 2-0 in favour of Gombe united. Captain Sani Gidado added the third goal on resumption into the second half before Auwalu scored a consolation goal for the host.

Gombe United ended the season with 28 points, followed by Dream International FC with 27 points, while Kwara United finished third with 21 points, after playing out a one-all draw with FC Taraba in their last match in Ilorin.

A statement signed by Chairman of Kwara United FC, Prince Oladimeji Ladi Thompson said that it was a well fought-out contest, and Gombe United FC are no doubt worthy winners.

He wished them well in the NPFL, even as he charged them to justify their promotion in the elite league.