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EuroMatch NPFL: Kwara United Chairman Titiloye Clarifies Akanni Akeem Situation, Reaffirms Club’s Transparency
Kwara United Football Club Chairman, Kumbi Titiloye, has reiterated the club’s commitment to transparency, accountability and an open-door management policy while clarifying issues surrounding the whereabouts and status of midfielder Akanni Akeem.
Sports247 reports that Titiloye, who was reacting to concerns raised by stakeholders regarding the player, said the club takes discussions within its supporters’ group with “all the attendant seriousness required” and remains willing to provide clarification on matters concerning the team.
He urged supporters and other stakeholders seeking specific information to channel their enquiries through the club’s media team for accurate and timely clarification.
The chairman described Kwara United as one of the most open and transparent clubs in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), stressing that the management has nothing to hide regarding its operations.
Addressing the documentation surrounding players’ contracts, Titiloye explained that every contract is processed with copies made available to the relevant stakeholders and football authorities.
“All contracts of players always have four copies — NPFL, the club, the player and the NFF. No club can play the league without these documents, amongst other documents,” he stated.
On the specific case of Akanni Akeem, Titiloye clarified that the player was loaned to Kwara United, with a provision included in the agreement to protect the player’s interests should an opportunity arise for him to secure a move abroad.
“Akanni Akeem was loaned to Kwara United, and his agents specifically noted that if an opportunity arises for him to move abroad, Kwara United must release him,” he explained.
Titiloye also dismissed suggestions that the authority or influence of members of staff within the club had been restricted.
According to him, the management continues to provide an enabling environment for its officials to perform their respective responsibilities, while maintaining an accessible structure for communication with stakeholders.
The chairman’s clarification comes as Kwara United continues its campaign in the NPFL, with the club keen to maintain focus on sporting matters while addressing concerns surrounding its administration and player management.
Titiloye reaffirmed that the club remains committed to openness and accountability, urging supporters to rely on official channels for clarification on issues concerning the team.
Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala was on target as Al Hilal produced an impressive 4-0 away victory over NEOM, with fellow Nigerian international Christy Ucheibe also featuring in the convincing performance.
Sports247 reports that Oshoala continued her contribution to Al Hilal’s attacking campaign by finding the back of the net in the 65th minute, helping the visitors strengthen their advantage in a dominant display.
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The Nigerian forward’s goal came during an impressive second-half performance from Al Hilal, who added three goals after the interval to complete a comprehensive victory.
Moroccan forward Ibtissam Jraidi opened the scoring in the 11th minute, giving Al Hilal an early advantage before the teams went into the break.
Oshoala doubled the visitors’ lead in the 65th minute before Manar Al-Anzi made it 3-0 just four minutes later.
Jraidi then completed her brace in the 88th minute, sealing the emphatic 4-0 result for Al Hilal.
Christy Ucheibe, Oshoala’s Super Falcons teammate, also played a part in the victory as the Nigerian duo continued to make their contributions to the Saudi Arabian club.
The result represents another important outing for Al Hilal, with the team’s attacking quality evident in the performance against NEOM.
For Oshoala, the goal provides another opportunity to demonstrate her goalscoring ability and importance at club level. The six-time African Women’s Player of the Year remains one of Nigeria’s most recognisable football exports, and her performances continue to attract attention.
The presence of both Oshoala and Ucheibe in Al Hilal’s squad also highlights the growing influence of Nigerian players in women’s football outside the country.
With the emphatic away victory secured, Al Hilal will look to build on the performance in their subsequent fixtures.
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