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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Kwara United FC will host Heartland FC of Owerri in their next fixture next Sunday in Ilorin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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