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Kwara United's players, owner, stadium, coach, trophies, world rankings
Claudia Kogi
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:55 PM
Kwara United's players form part of the famous Ilorin-based soccer team in the Nigeria Premier League, Kwara United Football Club. The team has won many great matches in national and local tournaments. It was initially established to bring together football and create employment opportunities for youth and professionals to harness their football skills potential.
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Does the football team have a nickname? Yes, it does. The team's players are often dubbed Harmony boys or The Afonja Warriors. Who is their current coach? Have a look at this article and find more information about the team's current squad, including details about the team's current team and much more.
Kwara United FC's profile
- Full name: Kwara United Football Club
- Nicknames: Harmony boys and The Afonja Warriors
- Founded: 1997
- Colours: Yellow and green
- Federation: CAF
- Head coach: Biffo Abdullahi
- Captain: Chris Nwaeze
- Chairman: Kumbi Titiloye
- Stadium: Kwara State Stadium, Ilorin, Nigeria
- Capacity: 18,000
- Instagram: @kwaraunitedfc
- Twitter: @KwaraUnitedFC
Kwara United FC's history
The football club primarily originates from the Kwara Water Corporation Football Club in 1974. The team was initially supposed to be an in-house club for the Water Corporation's settlers. The corporation finally opened the scope due to the extensive results and depth of talents in the football pitch. By 1979, it qualified to play in the National League division alongside Lagos's First Bank Football Club.
In 1985, there was a change in the name of the parent corporation to Kwara Utility Board which consequently resulted in the renaming of the soccer club to Kwara Utility Bombers of Ilorin. I
In 1990, the team suffered financial strains, leading to its relegation to division three in 1996. Colonel Peter Asum Ogar led the state government by then, then purchased the second division and christened the new outfit and a new name, Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin.
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What are the other Kwara United Club's names?
- 1974 to 1985: Water Corporation football club
- 1985 to 1990: Utility Bombers of Ilorin
- 1990 to 1997: Bombers Football Club of Ilorin
Kwara United's management
The football club's chairman is Kumbi Titiloye. He unveiled 12 new players to join the primary team and strengthen the club, especially during the 2021/2022 season. He urged,
We want to be professional as much as possible in our engagements on and off the pitch, and we want to do better than what we achieved last season, and that can only be possible with the support of all of us in the state and beyond.
The added players consisted of four midfielders, four attackers, a striker, two defenders, and a goalkeeper.
- Tiza Samuel
- Amaefule Chizoba
- Michael Bolaji
- Nwokeji Chiemeka
- Tanko Mark
- Udeagha Chinedu
- Abubakar Idris
- Muritala Lateef
- Adebambo Ademola
- Junior Lokosa
- Samad Kadri
- Joel Isyaq
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Who is Kwara United's coach?
The team's technical advisor is Abdullahi Biffo. He is regarded among Kwara United's legends. He said in an interview with Punch,
We will strive to leverage on all these and, most importantly, the support of the government and everyone in the state to achieve our targets this coming season as we plan to build on our achievements.
Who is Kwara United's captain?
While every football team needs a more experienced member amongst its players, The Harmony Boys are not an exception. Their lead captain is Chris Nwaeze.
Kwara United FC's stadium
The Harmony Boys play most of their friendly matches and practices in their home stadium, Kwara State Stadium, located in Ilorin, Nigeria. The stadium holds a capacity of 18,000.
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Kwara United's owner
The football club is owned by Kwara State Government and governed by the State's Sports Commission which Bola Mogaji chairs. They are often seen appreciating the team's success and progress season after season. He once said,
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Kwara State Government is fully committed to the club's cause. It will always be ready to do whatever would be needed to assist the club, especially in the new season, hoping that the team will reciprocate the gesture with good results.
Kwara United's players
The list below contains Kwara United FC's current squad, goalkeepers, midfielders, defenders, and forwards.
Goalkeepers
- Dele Aiyenugba
- Joseph Isreal
- Ishola Abdullateef
- Emmanuel Iwu
- Midfielders
- Kalu Nweke
- Kamal Sikiru
- Michael Ohanu
- Stephen Adah
- Also Dabani
- Jide Fatokun
- Ganda Samue
Defenders
- Samuel Ganda
- Deji Bamidele
- Onigbari Hakeem
- Bashir Monsuru
- Oladejo Mutiu
- Kabir Balogun
- Muritala Lawal
- Nwanze Christopher
Forwards
- Abdulsalam Abdulsalam
- Agboola Joshua
- Isah Magaji
- Kabir Adeniji
- Isa Saidu
- Taiwo Ayoola
- Adebeshin Nurudeen
- Musa Abdulafeez
- Kehinde Olajuyin
Kwara United FC's achievements
Has Kwara United FC won any trophies? Indeed! They were the Nigerian Premier League champions in the 2006 Regular Season Championships and the National Second Division in 1997. For a sub-team, the achievements won the hearts of many, including their diehard fans.
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Has the team ever participated in CAF competitions?
The Harmony Boys have made appearances in the CAF competitions twice. They debuted in 2007 during the CAF Confederation Cup and in the CAF Cup 1999, where they made it to the Quarter-Finals.
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Kwara United FC's world ranking
Unfortunately, the team has not participated in the FIFA competitions as it is still a rising team in the football arena. Therefore, its highest level was the CAF competitions. The Harmony Boys are optimistic that they will soon produce players to play in the World Cup competitions.
Social media presence
Is Kwara United FC on Instagram? The team is on the platform with the handle @kwaraunitedfc and has garnered over 1.4k followers as of February 2022. Additionally, The Harmony Boys are famous personalities on Twitter and bear the handle @KwaraUnitedFC and have amassed over 35.8k followers.
Kwara United's players have managed to become sought-after football players within a short period. They have displayed tremendous results and skills on football pitches, and they hope to participate in the big competitions. AFCON and World Cup await!
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