Kwara United Fans Disheartened by 2-0 Loss to Lobi Stars in Ilorin

In a disappointing turn of events on Sunday in Ilorin, Kwara United faced a 2-0 loss to Lobi Stars.

Godwin Oshagbemi, Kwara United Midfielder, contributed to the setback with an own goal in the 21st minute, while Chukwudi Oganbor scored the second goal for Lobi Stars.

Despite a penalty opportunity in the 54th minute, Kwara United couldn’t capitalize as Paul Samson missed the shot.

Expressing his disappointment, a fan, Shuaib Abdulkareem stated that the loss had dampened his New Year celebrations, transforming joy into sadness.

Abdulkareem refrained from blaming the coach, emphasizing the players’ subpar performance.

In a contrasting viewpoint, Murtala Sulaiman attributed the defeat to the coach’s decisions, pointing out that certain players were overlooked, and the ones currently in use were not essential for the team’s current situation.

Sulaiman acknowledged the effort of the players on the field but emphasized the need for strategic choices.

The match marked Kwara United’s 11th loss this season.

Looking ahead, Kwara United is set to face Heartland at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri on Sunday, January 14, 2023.