Kwara United aim for crucial home win against Bayelsa United
Kwara United will host Bayelsa United in a key Nigeria Premier Football League clash on January 21, 2024 at the Kwara State Stadium. The home side, led by head coach Ashifat Suleiman, are eager to bounce back after last weekend’s defeat to Enyimba International. Both teams are separated by just two points on the table, making this match vital for their season ambitions. Several Kwara players have returned from injury, giving the squad a boost ahead of this important fixture.
Match highlights
- Kwara United are 13th with 21 points, while Bayelsa United sit 10th with 23 points after 17 matches.
- The home side lost 3–1 to Enyimba International on January 14, 2024, increasing pressure to secure a win.
- Kwara United have a slight historical advantage, having beaten Bayelsa United at home last season.
- Key players like Olarewaju AbdulRahman and Issa Gata are back in training, but Saheed Olaniyi and Ibrahim Yahaya remain injured.
- A loss could push Kwara United closer to the relegation zone, with a tough away game against Bendel Insurance up next.
