Kwara United Crowned 2025 FA Cup Champions After Dramatic Penalty Shootout Victory.

Kwara United Crowned 2025 FA Cup Champions After Dramatic Penalty Shootout Victory.

Kwara United have clinched the 2025 FA Cup title, overcoming Cup giant killers Abakaliki FC in a tense final decided by penalties at a packed stadium in Lagos.

Kwara United etched their name into Nigerian football history by securing the 2025 FA Cup trophy following a gripping final against Abakaliki FC. The match, held in Lagos, saw both teams battle fiercely throughout regulation and extra time, but neither could break the deadlock.

The contest was ultimately settled by a penalty shootout, where Kwara United held their nerve to emerge victorious.

With this triumph, Kwara United not only claimed a major domestic trophy but also secured a coveted spot in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup.

Meanwhile, Remo Stars and Rivers United will represent Nigeria in the CAF Champions League, while Abia Warriors join Kwara United as the country’s representatives in the CAF Confederation Cup.

The results set the stage for an exciting continental campaign for Nigerian clubs in the upcoming season.