Harmony Boys seek vital home win in Ilorin to escape relegation danger as first round concludes.

Kwara United Host Bayelsa United In Crucial NPFL Matchday 18 Clash

Six-Pointer Showdown in Ilorin

Kwara United welcome Bayelsa United to the Kwara State Stadium in Ilorin on Sunday, December 21, 2025, for a vital Matchday 18 fixture in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) as the first half of the season nears its end.

The Harmony Boys are desperate for maximum points after suffering a 3-1 defeat away to Enyimba last weekend, a result that increased pressure on head coach Ashifat Suleiman.

Currently 13th with 21 points from 17 games, Kwara sit just two points above the relegation zone. A loss could see them end the first round in serious danger, especially with a tough away trip to Bendel Insurance still ahead.

Visitors Bayelsa United occupy 10th place with 23 points, making this a classic six-pointer at the lower end of the table.

Historical Edge and Team News

Kwara hold a slight advantage in recent meetings, including a home win last season and positive results in preseason encounters.

Coach Suleiman remains confident, boosted by the return to full training of Olarewaju AbdulRahman, Issa Gata, Aule Johnmark, and Obiora Kingsley. However, Saheed Olaniyi and Ibrahim Yahaya remain sidelined with injuries.

Both sides are motivated to finish the first stanza strongly, setting the stage for an intense and competitive battle in Ilorin.