Former Kwara United handler Abdullahi Biffo has paid for three Kwara coaches to acquire more knowledge at the Nigeria Institute for Sports, NIS to help their careers in coaching.

This is not the first time Biffo will be doing this, as it will be recalled that he also sponsored 3 Kwara coaches to NIS in March 2021.

Salaudeen Adeyinka (Keshi) from Offa, Olododo Muhammad and Jimoh Abdulkadri (Kado) are the 3 Kwara coaches picked by their association in the State to benefit from Biffo’s latest sporting gesture.

Interestingly, Kado who is currently the head coach of Abraysport was also sponsored to study Basic at NIS by Biffo, but this time around, the Ilorin born coach will be going for 1 year Advance coaching course which will begin in January 2023.

Keshi and Olododo on the other hand have started their Basic courses at the National Institute for Sports (NIS) at the National Stadium, Lagos.

Speaking on this gesture, Biffo urged the 3 coaches picked by their Association in Kwara to be good ambassadors of the State stressing that he will continue to do his best to help younger coaches to grow.

“I just want to urge them to come out in flying colours at the NIS and I wish them and other coaches success in their careers. I will continue to do my best for the development of football and sports in general in my state (Kwara).” Biffo explained to award winning Sports Journalist Ibitoye Shittu.

Biffo’s 3-year contract as coach of Kwara United expired at the end of last NPFL season in which the Harmony Boys got continental ticket.

He was in charge of the team for 32 games last season before he traveled to America for urgent medical treatment, and in his absence, coach Lukman Ijaiya and coach Mukaila Iyala took charge thanks to Audu Mohammed who assisted them from the innerdoors.

Coach Audu was later named as the replacement for Biffo and was in charge of Kwara United’s campaign in the 2022 CAF Confederations Cup.

Biffo also remains the Coach with the highest number of away wins in a season at Kwara United which was 4 which he got in the 2020/21 NPFL season.

The former Katsina United and Abia Warriors’ gaffer also set unbeaten home record in the NPFL while in charge of Kwara United.

Biffo who has CAF B and UEFA B is still in the United States.

“It’s really challenging because we’ve failed to deal with teams ahead of us though hard luck has also been a factor during this period but we are very optimistic that we will come back better”, Biffo concluded.

Both teams had filed out with purpose of intent as seen in the opening fifteen minutes of the match.

The first real chance at goal came after 20 minutes when Fatokun found Alao Danbani with a delightful pass but the striker missed a sitter. Moments later, Abia Warriors Anumudu found space down the left but his effort was saved by Iwu in goal for Kwara.

Kwara United nearly took the lead just past the half hour mark when Samuel Bamidele’s effort from a freekick clipped the right post. Just when it seemed the half was drawing to a close, Danbani found Samuel Tiza who finished past Edafe Vincent to give his side the advantage going into the break.

The opening five minutes of the restart was action filled. Afeez Nosiru earned a yellow for a reckless challenge on Valentine Odoh followed by a double substitution by the Harmony Boys with the duo of Samad Kadiri and Ayobami Junior replacing Junior Lokosa and Chisom Emmanuel respectively.

Moments later, Abia Warriors got the equaliser when Godwin Obaje’s Inviting cross from the right found Odoh whose volley could not be cleared on time leaving referee Buhari Bawa to rule that the ball had crossed the line.

Abdullahi Biffo who is the gaffer of Kwara United on Monday, August 2, broke the record set by Samson Unuanel at the Ilorin based club following his wards’ win over Adamawa United in Gombe.

Michael Ohanu and captain Christopher Nwaeze scored the two goals that gave Kwara United 2-0 win over Adamawa United in what was the Harmony Boys last away game this season.

In the history of Kwara United, Coach Samson Unuanel has the highest number of away wins in a season which was 3.

Biffo has now surpassed this record following his away victories this season at Plateau United, Sunshine Stars, Katsina United and Adamawa United making it four away wins this term which is an incredible record.

Interestingly, Kwara United under Abdullahi Biffo were also the first team in history to beat Katsina United at their home ground in an NPFL game.

Kwara United’s win at Adamawa United has now restored the hope of continental ticket with one game each remaining for all the NPFL teams.

“I want to use this medium to thank my management, players, fans, government and all Kwarans because it is their supports that has been helping us.

“We will try our best to win our last game and we hope that Thursday will be a good day for us,” Abdullahi Biffo explained to Kwara United media.

As things stand presently, Kwara United must beat visiting Katsina United in Ilorin this coming Thursday in final game of the season.

Despite retaining the top spot on the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) table after a one-all draw with Wikki Tourists, Coach Abdullahi Biffo of Kwara United FC believes his team is still an underdog in the title race this season.

Speaking to newsmen after Kwara United FC forced Wikki Tourists to a draw in the crucial encounter decided at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium this evening, Coach Biffo commended his boys for sharing the spoils with the Giant Elephants.

He said that his team will continue to fight until the last whistle of the season, irrespective of the toughness of the challenges in the system.

The homers, who enjoyed a larger percentage of possession throughout the encounter, scored their goal in the 38th minutes through Chinedu Udeagha, who converted from the charity spot, after their attacker was fouled in the box.

Wikki Tourists underscored their determination to win the game by creating several chances that kept goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba absolutely busy throughout the game.

Kwara United had a clear chance of taking the lead minutes before conceeding the goal, when rampaging Michael Ohanu found an unmarked Stephen Jude in the box, but Wkki Tourists had goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali to thank for saving his goal bound shot.

He also stopped Jude’s low header on the goal line minutes later, to ensure Wikki Tourists ran away with the goal advantage at interval.

Kwara United introduced Olawale Farayola and Kalu Nweke, both of whom replaced Wasiu Alalade and Kamaldeen Sikiru respectively, in the 58th minute, and the changes raised the stakes for Kwara United, as they stepped up their search for an equalizer.

Coach Abdullahi Biffo completed his changes in the 72nd minute, bringing in the trio of Alao Danbani, who replaced Ohanu, Murtala Lawal, who replaced Mohammed Aliyu, and Jibola Adeleke, who replaced Stephen Jude, and also made his introduction count, scoring the equalizer in his first touch, in the 83rd minute.

The Club’s Secretary, Mallam Hamidu Olowo, who led the team to Bauchi commended the players and the technical crew members, for rising up to the challenges, especially, when it mattered most.

Mallam Olowo, who motivated the players for their efforts, challenged them not to relent, as there are more matches ahead in the season.

Kwara United FC will host Heartland FC of Owerri in their next fixture next Sunday in Ilorin.

It was a good start for Kwara United as they beat Manchester FC, Ilorin 3 goals to Nil in their first friendly match as teams resume action across the country.

Coach Abdullahi Biffo led side had recorded two goals from the spot  in the first half of the game courtesy of Stephen Anyanwu and Micheal Ohanu before the  Brazilian attacker, Lucas Ribiero Alves hit the net to make it 3 for the Harmony Boys in the second half.

Reacting after the game, Biffo, who noted there is still a lot to do  lauded his boys performance for being able to compose themselves adding that positives and negatives from the game has been noted for a better subsequent approach .

“I think we played our last match in march this year, and during the first half of the encounter today,; team composed them selves very well .Through this match, we discovered a lot mistakes from the team and we will try to work on it before another friendly match on Saturday” he said.

In a match that was wholly dominated by the by the team, former Niger Tornadoes gaffer  pointed out that the essence of friendly matches is not the amount of goals scored but to help build the team for the ultimate goal as saying there is no a perfect team.

He further assured a solid team that will compete for laurels in the coming season in view of the combination of old and new players expressing their readiness to explore all the available potentials.

Speaking of the new Brazilian signed player, he revealed that Lucas is a good addition to the team whose quality will definitely be proud of if he is given the time to adapt to his new environment.

He is a significant addition to our team (and) not only because  a foreigner or a good player, and you know that doesn’t play the game alone , you need to give him time to adapt to the environment and the people. He is just coming from his comfort zone but if you give him time to adapt very well, I think we are going to see the quality from him”.

As the team also prepares for Ogunjobi Gold Cup tourney which will hold in ilorin from 11th of November, Biffo argued that the essence of pre season competitions is to test all the players in order to scheme a definite approach for the season ahead whil weighing all the options on the table.

“The target of the team is not win the Gold cup. it is just to blend the team together in order to see as many as mistakes the team will likely make during the league so that we will be able to correct them before the league proper because that is the essence of playing in the pre- season”.

He further stated all the players will be given the opportunity to show what they are made of during the course of the pre- season engagement with a view to achieve the desired results.