Kwara United are an Ilorin club, founded in 1997, who play in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and won their first major trophy, the Federation Cup, in June 2025. In the 2026/27 NPFL they are 8th with 7 points from 5 games, coached by technical adviser Ashifat Suleiman.
This Kwara United hub covers the current table position, results, coach, squad and next match, then the full club story: Kwara State Stadium, the 2025 Federation Cup win and their CAF Confederation Cup campaign.
Last updated: 27 September 2026.
Where are Kwara United in the 2026/27 NPFL table?
Kwara United are 8th in the 2026/27 NPFL table with 7 points from 5 games (as of 27 September 2026, before Matchday 6). They have won two, drawn one and lost two.
| Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form (latest first) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 7 | W L W L D |
Their home form carries them: all 7 points have come in Ilorin, while both away games so far ended in 1-0 defeats. Leaders Barau FC are five points ahead on 12. The live standings are on our NPFL table and standings page.
Who is the Kwara United coach?
Ashifat Suleiman leads Kwara United as technical adviser in 2026/27. He took charge after head coach Tunde Sanni was sacked early in the 2025/26 season, following a 1-0 home defeat to Abia Warriors on Matchday 7 and the club’s CAF Confederation Cup exit.
Suleiman was Sanni’s assistant before stepping up. After the 2-1 win over Nasarawa United on 23 September 2026, he credited “defensive discipline” and quick reactions under pressure. Off the pitch, Kumbi Titiloye is the club chairman.
Who have Kwara United signed for 2026/27?
Kwara United brought in 16 new players and renewed 14 contracts for 2026/27, with former Rangers forward Jerry Alex the headline arrival. The club has set itself the target of competing for both the NPFL title and the Federation Cup.
The attack was rebuilt most heavily: Obed Ponkap (from Barau FC), Ajibola Ayomade (Ikorodu City), Solomon Shoola, Benjamin Jack (Nasarawa United) and Sanni Mohammed joined alongside Jerry Alex. Defender Ferinyaro Ali also arrived. The full list is in our Kwara United 2026/27 transfer window breakdown.
What are Kwara United’s 2026/27 results so far?
Kwara United have taken 7 points from their first five NPFL games: two wins and a draw at home, and two narrow away defeats. Here is every result so far.
| Matchday | Fixture | Result | Kwara United scorers |
|---|---|---|---|
| MD1 | Kwara United v Kano Pillars (H) | D 2-2 | Jerry Alex (2), second in added time |
| MD2 | Plateau United v Kwara United (A) | L 0-1 | – |
| MD3 (13 Sep) | Kwara United v Katsina United (H) | W 3-0 | Ferinyaro Ali 32′, Tosin Olawale 55′, Issa Gata 65′ |
| MD4 (20 Sep) | Warri Wolves v Kwara United (A) | L 0-1 | – |
| MD5 (23 Sep) | Kwara United v Nasarawa United (H) | W 2-1 | Sanni Mohammed 12′, Abdulsalam Abdulsalam 65′ |
The opening-day comeback from 2-0 down against Kano Pillars set the tone at home. Every score from each round is on our NPFL results page.
When is Kwara United’s next match?
Kwara United travel to Owerri to face Kun Khalifat FC on Sunday 27 September 2026 in NPFL Matchday 6, with kick-off at 4pm WAT. Kun Khalifat are 19th with 2 points, so it is a chance for Kwara to win away for the first time this season.
Read up on the hosts in our Kun Khalifat FC hub. For tomorrow’s NPFL and European games, see our football predictions for tomorrow.
When were Kwara United founded?
Kwara United were founded in 1997 in Ilorin, with roots in the Kwara State Water Corporation team formed in 1974. The club is backed by the Kwara State Government.
They are nicknamed the Harmony Boys and the Afonja Warriors. Kwara United won promotion to the top flight from the Nigeria National League in 2017. The club also runs a feeder side and a women’s team, Kwara Ladies.
Where do Kwara United play their home games?
Kwara United play at the Kwara State Stadium in Ilorin, which holds about 18,000 fans. In January 2025 the state named the stadium’s main bowl after Super Eagles great Rashidi Yekini.
The stadium sits off Ibrahim Taiwo Road in Ilorin and is shared with ABS FC. In the league it has been a fortress this season, with 7 points from Kwara United’s three home games.
What trophies have Kwara United won?
Kwara United’s one major trophy is the 2025 President Federation Cup. They beat Abakaliki FC 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in the final at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos, on 28 June 2025.
It was the first cup final for both clubs and the first national trophy for a Kwara State club. The win earned Kwara United a place in the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup. For where the club fits in the wider league story, see our history of the Nigerian Premier Football League.
How did Kwara United do in the CAF Confederation Cup?
Kwara United went out of the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup in the first preliminary round, beaten 5-3 on aggregate by Asante Kotoko of Ghana. They lost the first leg 4-3 in Accra and the return leg 1-0 in Abeokuta in September 2025.
The exit, followed by a home league defeat to Abia Warriors, cost coach Tunde Sanni his job early in the 2025/26 season.
How did Kwara United finish the 2025/26 NPFL season?
Kwara United finished 16th in the 2025/26 NPFL with 47 points (13 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses) and survived on goal difference. Defending champions Remo Stars went down instead on the same 47 points.
Enugu Rangers won the title. That narrow escape explains the scale of the summer rebuild, with 16 new signings brought in for 2026/27.
Who are Kwara United’s key players?
Jerry Alex is Kwara United’s key forward in 2026/27, with two goals on the opening day, including a late equaliser against Kano Pillars. Ferinyaro Ali, Tosin Olawale, Issa Gata, Sanni Mohammed and Abdulsalam Abdulsalam have also scored.
In midfield, Philip Ozor and Toyeeb Gidado drove much of the play in the defeat at Warri Wolves. For the wider scoring race, see the NPFL top scorers on our NPFL table page.
How should you approach Kwara United matches as a bettor?
Split Kwara United’s home and away form before you bet: they are unbeaten in Ilorin this season but have not scored away from home. Check team news close to kick-off.
Their five games have produced 12 goals, but both away trips ended 1-0 to the hosts. For daily angles, see our football betting tips for today and bet of the day. To bet on the NPFL, compare our reviewed partners: 22Bet or.
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What happened on NPFL Matchday 8?
The result was Ikorodu City 2-0 Kwara United on NPFL Matchday 8 (9-11 October 2026). Read the full Ikorodu City 2-0 Kwara United match report, every score in our NPFL Matchday 8 results round-up, and the live NPFL table.
Next up: Kwara United host Abia Warriors on Sunday, 18 October, at 4pm WAT.
Kwara United FAQs
Where are Kwara United in the NPFL table?
Kwara United are 8th in the 2026/27 NPFL with 7 points from 5 games, as of 27 September 2026.
Who is the Kwara United coach?
Ashifat Suleiman is Kwara United’s technical adviser. He replaced Tunde Sanni, who was sacked early in the 2025/26 season.
What is Kwara United’s stadium?
Kwara United play at the Kwara State Stadium in Ilorin (capacity about 18,000). Its main bowl is named after Rashidi Yekini.
Have Kwara United won the Federation Cup?
Yes. Kwara United won the 2025 President Federation Cup, beating Abakaliki FC 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw on 28 June 2025.
When is Kwara United’s next game?
Kwara United play away to Kun Khalifat FC in Owerri on Sunday 27 September 2026 (NPFL Matchday 6, 4pm WAT).
What is Kwara United’s nickname?
Kwara United are nicknamed the Harmony Boys and the Afonja Warriors.
Sources: NPFL, CAF, club announcements, Wikipedia and match reports from Nigerian Matchday. Table data from our live NPFL standings.
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