Federation Cup: AbdulRasaq Gifts Kwara United Players N5m, Plots of Land

Date: 2025-07-01

On Monday, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq honoured Kwara United Football Club and its U-19 team for their triumphs in the 2025 President Federation Cup and the inaugural National Youth League, respectively.

The announcement was made in a statement by the governor's Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, in Ilorin.

Kwara United secured the President Federation Cup title after defeating second-tier side Abakaliki FC 4-3 in a tense penalty shootout, marking a historic achievement for the club.

During a reception in Ilorin, the governor announced a reward of N5 million and a plot of land at the Kwara Smart City for each senior team player, praising their endeavour in bringing the prestigious trophy to the state.

"This is the biggest trophy in Nigeria today. It is bigger than the League Cup.

"This has been in existence even before the League was formed. The trophy is in Kwara, today.

"I must congratulate everybody who has made it happen," the Governor said.

He recalled the transformation of the club under his administration, noting the challenges he met when he assumed office in 2019.

The governor said, "When we came in 2019, everything was down. We owed players a lot of money, but today the story has changed.

"So, I thank you all for what you are doing.

"Our administration is dedicating this trophy in memory of Alhaji Yusuf Salami, who spent his entire wealth without government support to bring in this trophy to Kwara, but he didn't succeed.

"May Allah grant him Alijanna Fridaous."

According to the statement, the reception, which took place at the Banquet Hall, GRA Ilorin, followed the team's triumphant motorcade through the city, from Eiyenkorin to the venue, as cheering residents lined the streets to celebrate the players.

Among dignitaries present were the Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, Rukayat Shittu; the member representing Shawo/Essa Constituency, Yusuf Abdulwaheed Gbenga; Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor, Princess Olubukola Babalola; Chairman, Kwara State Sports Commission, Coach Bola Magaji; Chairman, Kwara United FC, Kumbi Titiloye; and Chairman, Kwara State Football Association, Malam Abdullahi Musa Thuraya.

Others included Head Coach Tunde Sanni, APC chieftain Alhaji Yahya Seriki, cabinet members, and sports stakeholders.

Coach Magaji and Titiloye, in separate remarks, appreciated AbdulRazaq for his continued support and investment in the development of the team.

 


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