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Adewale Delighted with Les Panthères Promotion in Benin Republic, celebrates Harmony Stars Showcase Victory on Home Return Nigerian defender Ahmed Adewale has expressed his delight after helping Les Panthères secure promotion to the top flight of Benin Republic football, while also celebrating victory with the foreign-based players' team at the maiden Harmony Stars Showcase novelty match in Ilorin. Adewale played a vital role in Les Panthères' successful promotion campaign, contributing a series of commanding defensive performances as the club achieved its objective of reaching the elite division. Speaking during his holiday break in Nigeria, the former Dynamique FC defender described the promotion as a reward for the hard work and commitment shown by everyone associated with the club. "I am very happy that we achieved promotion. It was not an easy journey, but we remained focused from the beginning of the season. The players, coaches, management and supporters...

Coach Ashifat Sulaiman Commends Kwara United for CAF B-License Refresher Course Sponsorship Coach Ashifat Sulyman of Kwara United has commended the club's management led by Mr. Kumbi Titiloye for investing in the technical department through sponsorship of refresher courses and training for coaches. Speaking after completing the CAF B-License Refresher Course in Abuja, fully sponsored by the club, Coach Ashifat expressed gratitude to the management for the opportunity. "I wish to thank and express my profound appreciation to the Chairman and Management of Kwara United Football Club for sponsoring me to the just concluded CAF B-License Refresher Course. This gesture is aimed at developing the club's technical department," he said. Coach Ashifat, fondly known as "Brazil," noted that the initiative reflects the club's commitment to technical development and excellence. He added that the knowledge acquired during the week-long training programme ...

France-based Yekini Adeshina Delighted with Foreign-based players win in Harmony Stars Showcase match, urges young footballers to be focused French-based Nigerian winger Yekini Adeshina has expressed his delight at returning home to Kwara State and reuniting with fellow professional footballers during the maiden edition of the Harmony Stars Showcase novelty match held at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl of the George Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin. Adeshina was among the foreign-based stars who emerged victorious as the foreign-based team defeated their home-based counterparts 4-3 on penalties after a thrilling 1-1 draw in regulation time. The event, which attracted a large crowd of football fans, stakeholders, and family members, brought together Kwara-born footballers plying their trade both within and outside Nigeria in what many described as a historic gathering of football talents from the state. Speaking after the match, Adeshina said he was excited to be back home an...

Super Eagles Winger, Olakunle Olusegun shines in Harmony Stars showcase match in Ilorin, promise future support Super Eagles winger and FC Pari Nizhny Novgorod of Russia player, Olusegun Olakunle was the cynosure of eyes at the Rashidi Yekini mainbowl on Tuesday at the novelty match between Kwara-based and foreign-based players. Olakunle who was subbed on in the second half of the well attended game wowed the large crowd who had trooped out to witness the game with his dazzling skills and touches which also reminded many of his days with ABS Ilorin FC. Interestingly, Olakunle who was humorously encouraged to take the last spotkick for the foreign-based team sent the goalkeeper the wrong way to score the penalty that gave his side the victory. The foreign based team won 4-3 on penalties after 1-1 in the regulation time. Speaking to Journalists after the game, Olakunle has urged organisers of the recent novelty football match between Kwara-based and foreign-based players to s...

Wasiu Alalade Credits Kwara United, ABS FC for Career Growth Former Kwara United prolific striker and ex-U23 player, Wasiu Alalade, has dismissed insinuations that he was unhappy leaving Kwara United for a foreign club last season, declaring that he remains part of the Harmony Boys family. Alalade, who currently plies his trade in Iraq, said his football journey would be incomplete without acknowledging the impact of Kwara United and ABS FC on his career, noting that both clubs played significant roles in his development and success. "I will continue to be part of Kwara United. Leaving the club is a sign of progress and development in my football career," he said. Alalade made the remarks while responding to journalists on Tuesday shortly after participating in a novelty match involving Kwara-based and foreign-based players at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl. He also commended the organisers for bringing home-based and foreign-based players together in an electrifyin...

Fireworks in Ilorin as Foreign-Based Players Edge Home-Based Stars in Harmony Stars Showcase Match It was an epoch-making event at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl of the George Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin, on Tuesday as Kwara-born professional footballers converged for the maiden edition of the Harmony Stars Showcase novelty match. Regarded as one of the biggest gatherings of football stars from the state, the thrilling encounter attracted a large crowd of football fans, supporters, stakeholders, and family members. A game of two contrasting halves, the home-based players drew first blood when Abia Warriors midfielder Yakubu Hammed gave his side the lead in the first half. The foreign-based team, however, fought back after the break, with Isaac James, a forward with Burgan SC of Kuwait, restoring parity in the second half. The match was filled with suspense and excitement, with both teams creating several scoring opportunities. Kwara United's experienced goal...