The Kwara state government has presented two buses to the Kwara United Football Club with a pledge to fully support the club’s quest to win the continental tournament this year.

The State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed, who made the pledge while presenting the buses to the team at Government House, Ilorin, added that government would reposition the club to make it one of the best in the country.

He charged the team to live up to the expectations of its fans and the state government stressing that additional support will be provided to strengthen the team for higher performance. Government, he said, was determined to restore Kwara’s sports glory through strategic management and support for all sporting activities in the state.

Meanwhile, the Chairman, Protem Management Board of the team, Alhaji Toyin Sanusi has dispelled rumours of a crisis in Kwara United Football Club. Addressing a news conference on the state of Kwara United before Monday’s bus presentation, Alhaji Sanusi said the ad-hoc committee was only charged with the responsibility of looking into the expenditure and revenue of the club in order to ensure proper management of the funds.