NPFL: Kwara United Suffers Injury Blow Ahead Shooting Stars Tie

NPFL: Kwara United Suffers Injury Blow Ahead Shooting Stars Tie

Sampson Adedeji

Kwara United have been dealt a significant setback ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) showdown with Shooting Stars, as three key players have been ruled out through injury, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The affected players are Abdul Rahman Olarewaju, Gidado Toheeb, and Yahaya Ibrahim, all confirmed unavailable for selection for Sunday’s encounter.

Their absence is a major blow to the Harmony Boys as they look to return to winning ways following last weekend’s disappointing defeat to El-Kanemi Warriors.

Meanwhile, there is some good news for head coach Suleiman Ashifat, with the duo of Akanni Akeem and Saheed Olaniyi declared fit and available after recovering from their respective injuries.

Their return is expected to provide a huge boost to the squad ahead of the crucial clash. Kwara United will host Shooting Stars at the Rashidi Yekini Mainbowl, George Innih Stadium on Sunday.

The Harmony Boys will aim to draw confidence from last season’s meeting, where they secured a 2-0 victory over the Oluyole Warriors in the same fixture.

The encounter promises to be a fiercely contested derby with both sides eager to secure maximum points.