The Chairman of Kwara United Football Club, Kumbi Clement Socrates Titiloye has clarified why the club released 22 players ahead of the upcoming 2024/2025 NPFL season.
Recently, the club laid off 22 players and brought in new ones in preparation for the next season.
In an interview with the executives of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter, on Thursday, Titiloye revealed the reasons behind the club’s decision.
The football administrator said players departed the club for reasons which include opportunities overseas.
He said, “The process of transfers and player acquisitions at the commencement and conclusion of seasons can be rather intricate.
“Players depart for a multitude of reasons; some due to more enticing opportunities overseas, others because they were deemed surplus to requirements, while a few left through mutual agreement.”
He also expressed the club’s ambition to secure a top position in the league in order to embark on a continental campaign.
“We are no longer content with being underestimated. Contrary to popular belief, Kwara United stands as one of the top five clubs in the nation.
We all share a deep affection for this club and aspire to see it flourish. Hence, I humbly beseech the fans of Kwara United to display understanding and forbearance towards us.”Titiloye concluded.
