History was made at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos on Saturday evening as Kwara United FC triumphed in the 2024/25 Nigeria President Federation Cup, defeating Abakaliki FC 4-3 on penalties after a tense goalless draw in regulation time.
In a match filled with determination and grit but short on goals, neither side could find the back of the net in 90 minutes. With no extra time played, the outcome was decided from the spot, where the Harmony Boys held their nerve to edge out their opponents and lift their first-ever Federation Cup title.
This victory marks a historic milestone for Kwara United, whose only previous appearance in a Federation Cup final was in 1976 — a match they lost to Enugu Rangers. Nearly five decades later, the club has now rewritten history by claiming the prestigious national trophy for the very first time.
The win not only delivers long-awaited silverware to the Ilorin-based club but also secures them a coveted ticket to the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup, marking a return to continental football and igniting a renewed sense of pride and ambition among fans in Kwara State.
Kwara United’s 2024/25 season is now one to remember — having successfully battled for survival in the Nigeria Premier Football League, they have capped off their campaign with silverware and continental qualification, etching their name into Nigerian football folklore.
