Kun Khalifat vs Kwara United ended 1-0 to the hosts at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Kwara United went down to ten men on the hour, and Agor Chukwuma scored four minutes later to win it in NPFL Matchday 6.
What was the score in Kun Khalifat vs Kwara United?
Kun Khalifat won 1-0. The game turned on a red card just after the hour.
60′ Red card: Mighty Emmanuel Yikat (Kwara United), for a rough tackle
64′ Agor Chukwuma (Kun Khalifat), 1-0
How did the red card change the game?
The red card gave Kun Khalifat the extra player, and they scored within four minutes. According to the official NPFL match report, Yikat was sent off in the 60th minute and Chukwuma scored in the 64th. Kwara United made changes to chase an equaliser but could not find one.
Some outlets credited the goal to defender Igweuzo Igwe. We have followed the league’s own report, which names Chukwuma. Kwara United coach Ashifat Suleiman said he was disappointed and that his staff would keep working to make up the lost points.
What does the result mean in the NPFL table?
The win lifts Kun Khalifat to 5 points from six games, but they stay 18th, in the bottom four, on goal difference. It was a strong response after their 5-0 defeat at Rivers United in midweek. Kwara United stay 10th on 7 points. See the live NPFL table and standings for the latest positions.
Who do Kun Khalifat and Kwara United play next?
Both play on Sunday, October 4, in NPFL Matchday 7. Kun Khalifat visit Niger Tornadoes in a six-pointer near the foot of the table, and Kwara United host Ranchers Bees.