Kwara United responded to their first defeat of the season in style, with goals from Ali Ferinyaro, Tosin Olawale and Issa Gata securing a 3-0 win over Katsina United.
Kwara United enjoyed a comfortable afternoon on Sunday, September 13, 2026, defeating Katsina United 3-0 in an NPFL Matchday 3 fixture that saw the hosts dominate from start to finish.
Ali Ferinyaro opened the scoring in the 32nd minute before Tosin Olawale doubled Kwara United’s lead 10 minutes after the restart. Issa Gata completed the scoring in the 65th minute as Kwara United secured a commanding three-goal victory.
Ferinyaro’s first-half opener set Kwara United on their way, and Olawale’s early second-half finish took the game away from Katsina United almost as soon as the second period began. Gata’s 65th-minute goal completed the rout and ensured a routine finish to a match Kwara United controlled throughout.
Kwara United respond to their first defeat of the season — a 1-0 loss to Plateau United on Matchday 2 — with a statement three-goal win, and the manner of the victory will give the squad plenty of confidence heading into their next assignment.
For Katsina United, a heavy defeat away from home leaves the club still searching for a first win of the campaign, and the manner of the loss — outscored 3-0 without reply — will be a concern heading into Matchday 4.
Catch up on both sides’ 2026/27 campaigns in our Kwara United transfer window roundup and Katsina United transfer roundup in the NPFL Team Hub. For the wider picture from the weekend, see our NPFL Matchday 3 results roundup.
What was the final score between Kwara United and Katsina United?
Kwara United beat Katsina United 3-0 in their NPFL Matchday 3 fixture, played on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Who scored for Kwara United?
Ali Ferinyaro (32′), Tosin Olawale (55′) and Issa Gata (65′) scored for Kwara United.
How did Kwara United respond to their first defeat of the season?
Kwara United had lost 1-0 to Plateau United on Matchday 2, their first defeat of the campaign, and bounced back with a 3-0 win over Katsina United on Matchday 3.
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