Euromatch–NPFL: Kwara United Coach Ashifat Draws Positives From Disappointing Kano Pillars Draw

Kwara United Head Coach, Suleiman Ashifat, has taken positives from his side’s ‘disappointing’ 2-2 draw against visiting Kano Pillars in Sunday’s 2026/2027 Euromatch–NPFL opener at the Rashidi Yekini Mainbowl, llorin, Completesports.com reports.

Suleiman Ashifat (1st from left) in the dugout during Kwara United clash with Kano Pillars in Ilorin. Picture credit: @KwaraUnitedFC (X)

Kwara United Show Fighting Spirit

Ashifat noted that his side’s matchday squad was dominated by new signings, saying that coming from two goals down to draw the game 2-2 showed the fighting spirit within the newly assembled team.

“Kwara United, as a team, this season, is dominated by new signings, with no more than four old players,” Ashifat, a former Jasper United centre-back, said.

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“And for the team to fight their way from two goals down to end the game on a 2-2 draw shows that the future is bright. For now, they are still a work in progress.

“If they can hold their ground against an experienced and compact team, full of experienced players, it shows that indeed, this team has a very, very bright future.”

Ashifat Targets Better Performance

Kwara United will travel to Plateau United for this weekend’s Euromatch–NPFL 2026/2027 Week 2 fixture, and Ashifat is looking for a better performance from his team.

“Kwara United is still a work in progress. Gradually, the team is evolving. We’ve got too many new players and we’re undergoing the blending process.

“They have shown they are capable of handling bigger games and so, I believe they will do better when we travel to Plateau United this weekend,” Ashifat said.