Kwara United set to resume as Federal Government lift ban on football

Kwara United have confirmed their readiness to resume proper activities following Federal Government’s decision to lift ban on contact sports.

Nigerian football stakeholders were all thrown into joyous mood on Thursday evening, October 15, after an official approval for football to resume without fans.

Competitive football have been on hold in Nigeria since March due to the heartbreaking disturbance of the deadly Coronavirus.

Kwara United however thanked the Federal Government, all soccer stakeholders and also sports reporters who fought well in the struggle for the resumption of football.

United made it clear that they will adhere thoroughly to the instruction given by the Federal Government going forward on football.

The Harmony Boys also thanked the State Governor Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq for his supports at all time most especially during the hard time.

"We congratulate everyone in football in Nigeria for the latest development as we are equally sending our appreciation to the Government for lifting the ban on football.

"We must also thank our number one supporter His Excellency Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq for being there for us all the time as we pray that he will succeed by the grace of God," Kwara United explained officially.

Meanwhile, Kwara United have made awesome signings during the transfer window and the Ilorin-based club are ready for the resumption of the League.

Some of the players to watch out for in the colors of Kwara United in the coming season are former Enyimba and Super Eagles goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba, Jide Fatokun, Michael Ohanu and Brazilian winger Lucas Alves.

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