Danladi Hails Kwara United’s Federation Cup Feat, Advocates Unity Among Football Stakeholders

 Danladi Hails Kwara United’s Federation Cup Feat, Advocates Unity Among Football Stakeholders



The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Nasarawa State, Barrister Isaac Danladi, has commended the spirit of unity and integration among football stakeholders in Kwara State, attributing it as a key factor behind Kwara United's historic qualification for the President Federation Cup final.


Barrister Danladi made this known during a mini-reception hosted in his honour by the Director of Football, ABS Ilorin FC, Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka, on Sunday at Henry George Hotels in Ilorin.


Describing the warm gathering as "momentous and heartwarming," the former Chairman of the Club Owners Association of Nigeria lauded the collaborative spirit within Kwara’s football ecosystem and charged the Harmony Boys to go all out and win the coveted trophy next Saturday.


"Victory for Kwara United will not just be for the state but for the entire North Central region. I’ll be in Lagos to support both Kwara United and Nasarawa Amazons. A double triumph in the men’s and women’s Federation Cup finals will be a huge win for our region," Danladi stated.


He urged stakeholders in Kwara to continue serving as a model of unity and collaboration for other states, stressing that football development thrives best in an environment of collective vision and mutual respect.


Earlier, Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka described Barrister Danladi as a tireless, dedicated leader whose achievements during his tenure as Chairman of the Club Owners Association left an indelible mark on Nigerian football. He noted that the reception was also in celebration of Danladi’s appointment as Nasarawa State’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice.


Notable personalities present at the event included:


General Manager of Kwara United, Mallam Bashir Badawiy


Former Chairmen of Kwara United, Barrister Bamidele Aluko and Chief Oladimeji Ladi Thompson 


Kwara YSFON Chairman, Mallam Demola Kiyesola


Chairman, Ilorin West Football Council, Alhaji AbdulRazaq Owolabi Wopa


Veteran administrator, Hajia Segilola Alaya


Former Director of Sports, Coach Tunde Kazeem

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