Afeez Nosur Winning Goal Fail To Lift Kwara United From Relegation

Afeez Nosur Lone Strike Fail To Lift Kwara United From Relegation By Admin Kwara United picked three maximum points after defeating the host, Niger Tornadoes in the matchday 22 of the 2018/19 NPFL season. Despite the win for the Harmony Boys, both teams, Niger Tornadoes and Kwara United were relegated from the Group A of the 2019 NPFL to the Nigeria National League. Niger Tornadoes ended the season with 21 points in 22 matches while Kwara United could only garnered 27 points from the same number of matches. Afeez Nosur 27th minute direct free kick from 27 yards went straight into the back of Niger Tornadoes net leaving Chizoba Ndukwe motionless as he looked the ball into far side of the post. The Hamsa Abarah-led team dominated the match from the blast of the whistle but paid for their poor finishes in front of goal. In Group A, Rangers International of Enugu, Lobi Stars and Enyimba picked the three tickets and qualified for the 2018/19 Super 6. While Kwara United, Niger Tornadoes, Bendel Insurance and Remo Stars were relegated . Niger Tornadoes assistant coach, Christopher Bernard said:"Due to rivalry between the two sides we know it is not going to be an easy match. Our goalkeeper lost concentration during the game and we conceded that first half goal. However, we were unable to convert goals on our own side and we paid for it." "We didn't adjust from the beginning of the season, we started picking points when it is almost too late for us to escape relegation. We played seven matches won three drew two away but unfortunately list the match at home to our bitter rivals. "Now, since the season is over we will now shift our attention to the Auto Cup and see how we can win the title as a consolation for the fans." We have learned our lessons from the league and those will be corrected during the Aiteo Cup." Mustapha Bennard Tornadoes assistance coach told www.bsnsports.com.ng Ashifat Sulaiman Kwara United Coach while speaking with our correspondence after the match said: "Yes, we won the last match away from home but the fact that we have been struggling from the beginning of the season affected Kwara United to go on relegation. It was a very tough season for Kwara United. The only way to pay our teeming fans back is to come to the NPFL at the end of next season. We know the area where some things refused to work for us this season, all we need to do is to go and work on those mistakes and come back to where we belong." "For this season our focus will be shifted to the Aiteo Cup , there is no doubt that it will be difficult to win but we will try and win it for the fans."