Kwara United Boss Suleiman Blames Missed Chances for Costly Defeat to Barau FC

Kwara United head coach Ashifat Suleiman has expressed disappointment after his side fell 3–2 to Barau FC, admitting that poor finishing proved costly in the tightly contested encounter.

The Harmony Boys struggled to capitalize on several goal-scoring opportunities, a weakness Suleiman believes ultimately led to their defeat.

“We were punished for not taking our chances,” he told the club’s media team, reflecting on the outcome.

Barau FC’s impressive attacking display saw Usman Maidubji, Muhammed Umar, and Stanley Oganbor get on the scoresheet, while Kwara United found consolation goals through Johnmark Aule and Chibuzor Ogbodo.

The loss adds pressure on Kwara United, who will now shift focus to their next clash against Niger Tornadoes in Ilorin.

Opinion: Kwara United Must Find Their Killer Instinct Before It’s Too Late

Kwara United’s latest defeat highlights a recurring problem—wastefulness in front of goal. It’s one thing to dominate possession and create chances; it’s another to turn those chances into goals. Football at this level is unforgiving, and Suleiman is right: teams that don’t convert will get punished.

But beyond missed chances, this match also reflects a bigger concern: mental sharpness and discipline in key moments. Kwara United fought hard, scored twice, and showed resilience, yet they lacked the decisive edge that separates winners from nearly-there teams.

With matches coming thick and fast, especially the upcoming test against Niger Tornadoes, Kwara United must urgently fix their finishing woes. The team has quality, but until they sharpen their killer instinct, results like this will continue to slip away.

Fans will be hoping this defeat serves as a wake-up call—and not the beginning of a worrying trend.