Abraysports FC takes on KFA in 2023 AMAPROBet9ja Football Championship final
The final will be Abraysports' second in three years has been losing in 2021 against NNL All-Stars.
By Olusola Adebayo
Abraysports Football Club will be taking on Kwara Football Academy (KFA) in the final of the 2023 AMAPRO Bet9ja Football Championship billed for Sunday in Ilorin.
The final will be Abraysports' second in three years has been losing in 2021 against NNL All-Stars.
The team led by former NPFL icon, Sarafa Usman defeated SGFC Athletics by a lone goal in the first semi-final played at the Pitch A of KFA.
Sholabi Bode headed home a good corner from Adebayo Suraj just nine minutes into the match.
SGFC had themselves to blame for the defeat having missed several chances created with Samuel Bamigboye the major culprit.
The second semifinal saw KFrecorded the same scoreline against HMK FC from Osogbo courtesy of Mukhtar Habeeb's brilliant finish as he capitalized on a loose ball in HMK's defense.
Sunday Samuel went close to doubling the lead for KFA in the second half but was denied by HMK goalkeeper.
The Coach Ladi Ojokojo boys will be playing in their first-ever final of the AMAPRO championship which will be against one of their city rivals, Abraysports.
According to BrainBehind of the championship, Shogo Shodunnke, fantastic prizes have been set aside for the King of AMAPRO, the top scorer and best goalkeeper.
Shodunnke added that the Executive Chairman of Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bola Mogaji, and Chairman of Kwara State Football Association, Alhaji Abdullahi Idris will be among the top dignitaries expected at the final.
NNL All Stars won the last edition of the AMAPRO Bet9ja Football Championship after beating NPFL All Stars 3-2 on penalties.
