Kwara United have secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the President Federation Cup after a commanding 3-0 victory over Solution FC in Benin on Wednesday morning.
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The Harmony Boys showed no signs of fatigue from their recent NPFL struggles, as Junior Aimufua fired them into the lead in the 28th minute with a close-range finish.
Team captain Kabir Mohammed made it two before halftime, reacting quickest to slot home from a rebound after the goalkeeper parried an initial effort.
Determined to maintain momentum, Kwara United resumed the second half with hunger and tactical discipline. Their dominance was further rewarded when Ismaila Gatta netted the third goal—finishing off a well-placed assist from Aimufua—to seal a comprehensive win.
The NPFL side, looking to bounce back from their Matchday 33 home loss to Bendel Insurance, displayed unity and attacking precision throughout the encounter, with the result serving as a morale booster ahead of Sunday’s league clash.
Coach Tunde Sanni praised his players for their mentality and response to recent setbacks. He urged them to replicate the same energy and focus when they face Heartland FC in Owerri this Sunday for NPFL Matchday 34.
Kwara United will now look forward to the quarterfinal draw as their Federation Cup campaign gathers steam.
