Sanni, who was in charge of the Afonja Warriors three seasons ago, returned on Monday to the team which he steered to sixth best in his first stint.

He was officially announced as Kwara United coach by the club's general manager, Haruna Ilerika, and Sanni would work with Tunde Abdulrahman who guided Wikki Tourists back to the top flight last term.

Supersport.com sat down with the experienced gaffer in Ilorin, and he revealed that his main target is to campaign next year in the Caf Champions League.

“Let me first praise Allah (God) for sparing my life up to this moment, and to all the people and fans who have supported me to return to this great team.

“This is a team I have played for, and I know and understand everything about this club, and I think it is time for me to take Kwara United to the continent.

“My target is to win a continental ticket for Kwara United, because this is what Kwara people want, and I'm here to deliver what they want for them,” Sanni, who was officially introduced to the players on Wednesday evening, said to supersport.com.

The last term Kwara United appeared on the continent was in 2007, but the Afonja Warriors were unable to go past through the group stage as they finished bottom of Group B which had Al Merreikh of Sudan, Ismaily of Egypt and Dolphins of Port Harcourt.

Kwara United only won a game in their group which was a 2-1 win over Al Merreikh on August 18 2007 at the Kwara State Stadium, Ilorin.

Since the creation of the club, Kwara United have never won the Premier League trophy.