During the International friendly games, Super played in the US some home base players were involved and two were retained during the AFCON qualifiers. A development the Minister for Youth and Sports has commended.
The Portuguese have returned to Nigeria and will witness an NPFL blockbuster clash between two teams who are separated by just a point on the log.
Sunshine Stars, who won the Ondo F. A Cup two days back over, Akure City Academy will travel to Ilorin tomorrow for their 34 games of the season.
Kwara United lost their last game in the early hours of Sunday last week by 3-0 to Enyimba in Aba, Abia courtesy of Victor Mboama’s hat trick. The Ilorin-based club will look forward to returning to winning ways when the host neighbours Sunshine.
Kwara United via their Facebook page welcomes the Portuguese:
“Jose Peseiro who is the coach of Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday afternoon arrived at Ilorin, Kwara State capital.
Chairman of Kwara United Kumbi Titiloye welcomed Jose Peseiro and his entourages to the State of Harmony.
Kumbi Titiloye while welcoming Jose Peseiro to Ilorin congratulated the Portuguese for the Super Eagles wins against Sierra Leone and São Tomé wishing him more success in charge of the team.
“We are excited to see you here in Ilorin, and we equally want to promise you that you will enjoy your stay here.” Kumbi Titiloye explained.
The experienced football administrator added that Jose Peseiro is in Ilorin as part of Kwara United Management’s efforts to promote the state’s team.
It will be recalled that Kwara United Chairman Kumbi Titiloye was in Morocco for the Super Eagles’ game against São Tomé which Nigeria won 10-0.
Jose Peseiro is expected to watch Kwara United’s NPFL matchday 34 clashes against Sunshine Stars at the Kwara state stadium, Ilorin on Sunday.”
