Kwara United endured a tough outing in their NPFL Matchday 29 fixture as they suffered a 3-0 defeat to the reigning champions at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Stadium, Enugu, on Saturday.
The hosts wasted no time asserting dominance, with Chedozie Okorie finding the net in the first minute after a swift counterattack. His early strike left Kwara United unsettled, forcing them to chase the game from the onset.
Despite attempts to regain composure, the Harmony Boys struggled to contain the attacking threats of their opponents. In the 29th minute, Isaac Saviour doubled the lead for Rangers International, punishing Kwara United with another well-executed counterattack.
The Enugu heat proved challenging as Kwara United fought to stabilize their play. However, their efforts to create meaningful chances repeatedly hit a brick wall, with the defending champions' defense remaining resolute.
Any hope of a Kwara United comeback faded in the 55th minute when Frank Uminro capitalized on yet another defensive lapse to score the third goal, effectively sealing the hosts' commanding victory.
Reacting to the defeat, Kwara United’s head coach, Tunde Sanni, voiced his frustration over his team’s poor performance, particularly criticizing costly errors made by key players.
"This is unbelievable," Sanni said. "This is not the same team that played against Kano Pillars last weekend. We committed too many errors, especially from key players."
Despite the disappointing result, Coach Sanni reassured fans that the team would address the defensive issues before their upcoming fixtures.
Kwara United will now turn their focus to the President Federation Cup Round of 64, where they will face Cynosure FC on Wednesday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin, by 1 PM.
With their NPFL campaign facing setbacks, Kwara United must regroup quickly if they hope to bounce back and keep their season on track.
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