Matchday Review: Afrikan Kiddies go top as KFA succumb to Arsenal Kiddies, LA Planet still unbeaten

The Kwara Youth League delivered incredible action and performances resulting in a change at the top of the table

Arsenal Kiddies Upset Defending Champions

Arsenal Kiddies pulled off a major upset by defeating defending champions Kwara Football Academy (KFA) 1-0. Jimoh Mujeeb’s early strike in the fourth minute proved to be the match-winner for Arsenal Kiddies. Despite KFA’s efforts to mount a comeback in the second half, Arsenal Kiddies’ resilient defense held firm, making them the first team to defeat the defending champions in the current campaign and the first team to win against them at home since the league’s inception.

Afrikan Kiddies Move to the Top

In a significant clash, Afrikan Kiddies moved to the top of the league table with a convincing 2-0 victory over Makamz. Goals from Abdulraheem Muhammed and Abdulrahman Fatai in the second half secured the crucial win for Afrikan Kiddies. The first half was goalless, but Abdulraheem’s header from a cross by Afeez Azeez and Abdulrahman’s finish from a team move ensured Afrikan Kiddies claimed all three points and reached 23 points on the league table.

Unbeaten Run Continues for LA Planet

LA Planet SA continued their impressive outing in the current football league campaign, defeating Achiever FA 1-0. After nine rounds of games, LA Planet remains unbeaten and is proving to be a formidable force in the league. The match saw a cagey first half, but the deadlock was eventually broken by Suleiman Abdulazeez, who scored the winning goal with just ten minutes remaining in the game.

SGFC Athletics Held to a Stalemate

SGFC Athletics, on the other hand, were held to a goalless draw by Abraysports in a tightly contested match. Both teams fought hard to find the breakthrough, but solid defenses ensured the match ended in a stalemate.

Lucky Stars’ Return and Draw Against Koller FA

Lucky Stars made their return to the league after replacing Future Stars, who were expelled for breaching league rules. Lucky Stars held Koller FA to a 1-1 draw, inheriting Future Stars’ league position and assets. Abdulkareem AbdulJeleel scored the opener for Koller, while Muritala Muhammed equalized for Lucky Stars, making sure they shared the points.

Surprise Football Academy Clinches Late Victory

Surprise Football Academy secured a narrow victory over Solicitor, with Aremu AbdulSalam netting the only goal of the game in the second half. The match started with high intensity, but neither team could find the breakthrough in the first half. However, AbdulSalam’s late goal sealed the victory for Surprise and extended their impressive run in the league.