Yahaya Ibrahim Impresses in Debut as Kwara United Hold Bayelsa United to 1-1 Draw
As reported by Sports Ration, Blessed Stars Academy product Yahaya Ibrahim made a memorable debut in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), helping Kwara United secure their first away point of the season in a 1-1 draw against Bayelsa United.
The NPFL matchday four fixture, held at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa, saw Kwara United aiming to bounce back from consecutive home draws. In a bold move, Kwara United's head coach Tunde Sanni handed the teenage defender his debut, starting him at right-back.
Yahaya Ibrahim justified his selection with a standout performance, playing the full 90 minutes and playing a crucial role in Kwara United's defensive stability, helping them earn a valuable point away from home.
The visitors took the lead in the 66th minute through Akanni Akeem, who calmly slotted the ball past Bayelsa United goalkeeper Godsgift Elkanah. However, Bayelsa United responded with increased pressure and found an equaliser through their own Yahaya Ibrahim, who scored past Kwara United's goalkeeper Nurudeen Badmus to level the game.
Despite Bayelsa United's push for a late winner, Kwara United held firm, with the young Ibrahim playing a crucial role in securing a valuable point on the road.
Yahaya Ibrahim, who joined Kwara United from the highly-rated Blessed Stars Football Academy in Uyo during the last transfer window, is tipped for a bright future. The teenager, versatile enough to play both in midfield and as a right-back, has already shown great potential on his NPFL debut.
Cloud Tag: What's trending
Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.
Yakubu Danladi Taofik Abdulkareem Babaita Mohammed Saidu Doyin Awoyale Ilorin Metro Park Joseph Offorjama Mope Dasuki Belgore Muhammed Taofeeq Abdulrazaq Nnazua Alanamu Mohammed Alabi Lawal HYPPADEC Yusuf Abdulwahab YAKOOYO Abubakar Olusola Saraki Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq Yusuf Zulu-Gambari All Confederation Of Principals Of Secondary Schools Arandun Hassan Taiye Salam Kwara NIPR Face Masks Mohammed Yisa Amos Justus Sayo Valsolar-Kwara Company Limited Aishat Mohammed Lawal Ibraheem Adeola Katibi Akeem Olatunji Bature Bello Gbemisola Oguntimehin Busari Alabi Alausa Maryam A. Garuba Saba Mamman Daniel Igbaja CELF Ado Bayero Sanusi Abubakar Senior Ibrahim Suleiman Kola Ologbondiyan Bayo Onimago Ridhwanullah Al-Ilory Abdul-Rasheed Na\'Allah National Pilot Suleiman Alege Kuranga UTME Imam Gambari A.G.F Abdulrasaq Erin-ile Adebayo Salami SUBEB Salau Kabiru Abdullahi Senior Staff Union Of Colleges Of Education Salihu S. Yaru Gobirawa Muhammed Aliyu Markaz Arabic And Islamic Training Institute, Agege KWSUED AbdulRazaq Jiddah IPSAS TVC Female National Debate Isiaq Khadeejah Ayinde Oki Bayo Lawal HICA Bisi Kristien Saliu Alamoyo Musa Abdullahi Amina El-Imam Kwara Central Sobi Hill Suleman Abubakar Share/Tsaragi Joseph Alex Offorjama Abdulwahab Ololele Olusegun Adeniyi Durosinlohun Kawu Lateef Alagbonsi

