NPFL Battle: Kwara United Hit by Double Injury Blow Ahead of Crucial Plateau Clash, Jimoh’s Return Offers Hope of Revival

Dependable NG reports from Ilorin that Kwara United Football Club faces a testing rescheduled Matchday Five fixture against Plateau United on Thursday, having confirmed the absence of two key players due to injury. The Harmony Boys are desperate to secure three points at the Rashidi Yekini Mainbowl Stadium to climb away from the relegation zone and regain momentum following a disappointing run.

The technical crew has been forced to contend with the immediate exclusion of defender Bright Babatunde and utility player Saheed Olaniyi from the squad list. Both players have been officially ruled out of the crucial clash after failing to recover from respective injuries sustained in recent outings. Their absence is seen as a significant defensive and creative blow, forcing the team’s tactical structure to be adjusted for the mid-week encounter.

However, the Ilorin-based club received a vital piece of positive news with the timely return of forward Wasiu Jimoh. Jimoh, who has been sidelined following an injury layoff, is expected to be immediately integrated back into the squad. His availability provides a much-needed morale and attacking boost as Kwara United seeks to reignite their domestic campaign after their elimination from the CAF Confederation Cup.

The timing of this fixture is pivotal for the Harmony Boys. Their priority has squarely shifted back to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to ensure a strong presence on the log. Their current position of 16th with just four points means that a home victory against Plateau United, who are also fighting hard in the lower half of the table, is essential to appease their home fans and stabilize the club’s season.

The encounter, set to hold in the capital city of Kwara State, is highly anticipated as both sides vie for a critical win that could dramatically change their standing in the nascent league season. Coach Tunde Sanni will rely heavily on Jimoh’s attacking threat to convert chances, a requirement made more urgent by the double injury setback, as Kwara United pushes to return to the winning ways that their management and supporters demand.