Kwara United’s credentials this term in the Nigerian Professional Football League will undergo tough examination against Rivers United on Wednesday afternoon in Ilorin.

The Harmony Boys will be going into this encounter with the aim of ending their six-year unbeaten run in the topflight against the Port-Harcourt landlords.

Michael Enaruna scored the goal which broke the hearts of Kwarans the last time Rivers United visited Ilorin in an NPFL tie that ended 1-1 on February 16, 2020.

History has not been in favour of Kwara United as far as their duels against Rivers United is concerned having met 16 times in professional ties.

And in all those 16 matches played, Kwara United managed to win 3, losing 7 against Rivers United while the other 6 games ended in draws.

So far this season, Kwara United’s biggest defeat in the NPFL was against Rivers United who beat Biffo and his wards 3-0 on January 10, 2021.

Speaking to Kwara United Media ahead of the big clash against Rivers United, goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba stated clearly that Stanley Eguma and his men will not escape defeat on Wednesday in NPFL match-day 23 tie.

“Rivers United are a very strong side and they also have an experienced coach, but we are determined and ready to pick the three points against them here in Ilorin.

“We know that the match will be tough for us, but the most important thing is for us to beat them which will help our ambition this season,” the former Super Eagles goalie explained.

Meanwhile, Kwara United are currently occupying third position on the NPFL table with 39 points, while Rivers United occupy fifth with the same points.

At the outgone NPFL season which was canceled due to the continuous threat of Coronavirus, Kwara United were aiming to finish among the top clubs on the final standings.

The club’s management under the leadership of Kumbi Titiloye and Bashir Badawiy are now in top gear to bolster the squad so as for the Harmony Boys to soar next term in all competitions.

Before leaving Nigeria in 2007, Dele Aiyenugba recorded his name in the history books of the Nigerian and African football considering his awesome achievements.

He actually started his career at Kwara stars in 1998 before his brilliant performances then made ways for him to join Enyimba in 2001.

Aiyenugba won four NPFL titles at Enyimba in 2002, 2003, 2005 and 2007.

He also lifted the CAF Champions League twice in 2003 and 2004 and also two African Super Cup in 2004 and 2005 and left the People’s Elephant in 2007 for a big move to Bnei Yehuda.

At the national team, the 36-year-old made 17 appearances for the Super Eagles and last played for the three-time African Champions in the painful 2-2 draw against Guinea in Abuja in November 2011 which confirmed Nigeria’s failure not to qualify for the 2012 AFCON in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.

“Kwara is my home and I am here to give my best to Kwara United and also sports loving people who are in this state,” Aiyenugba explained.

Meanwhile, free kick specialist Afeez Nosri has agreed to rejoin Kwara United from Niger Tornadoes after having unfruitful season with the Mina based side in the National League.

Kwara United gaffer Abdullahi Biffo is still monitoring some players for the possibility of signing them ahead of the new season.

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Kwara United Media Team