Kwara United have secured their place in the 2025 President Federation Cup final after beating Enugu Rangers 1-0. The much-desired duel was played on Tuesday and ended with Kwara United defeating the favorites on a late winner.
The match, hosted at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, saw Rangers controlling the ball without being able to cut through Kwara’s defense. A second-half counterattack offered Kwara United their golden chance — and they took it.
With this win, Kwara United will face Abakaliki FC, who also surprised everybody by emerging victorious from their semi-final match. The final is already being called one of the biggest upsets in recent Federation Cup history.
Flashback: Enugu Rangers’ Cup Dreams Crushed Before
This is not the first time Rangers have lost in the Federation Cup. They were defeated in the quarterfinals in 2021 by lower opponents. That defeat sparked the call for the rebuilding of the team’s core. Fans are disappointed once more by another premature elimination.
Back to the Road to the 2025 Final
Kwara United’s journey to the final has been full of surprises. They overcame top-flight clubs and showed good team work throughout the tournament. For Abakaliki FC, a quite nascent club from Ebonyi State, it is their first final appearance.
Nigerian football fans are looking forward to the meeting of these surprise finalists. The final is being much anticipated to draw a huge crowd and attract national interest.
The officials have confirmed that the final will be held at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja. The two teams will be looking to make history and claim one of Nigeria’s most historic and sacred football titles.
