The Ogun State Government has called on football lovers and sports enthusiasts across the state and beyond to throng the MKO Sports Arena, Kuto, Abeokuta, on Sunday, September 28, 2025, as Nigeria’s flagbearer, Kwara United, takes on Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko in the second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup encounter. Kick-off is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
Highlighting the significance of the fixture, the government described it as one of the dividends of the recent National Sports Festival, which positioned the MKO Sports Arena as a premier venue for international and high-profile football matches.
In recent months, the arena has successfully hosted top-tier continental games, including the CAF Champions League fixtures between Remo Stars and US Zilimadjou of Comoros. The state noted that this marks a new chapter in Ogun’s sports revival, recalling that the last time CAF Champions League matches were played in the state was in 2001, when Julius Berger FC used the then MKO Abiola Stadium as its home ground.
“Ogun is proud to once again be at the center of continental football,” said Wasiu Isiaka, the Commissioner for Sports. “We urge fans in Abeokuta, across Ogun State, and neighboring states to come out in large numbers, not only to support Kwara United but also to celebrate the spirit of sports and community.”
With Kwara United seeking victory against Asante Kotoko, excitement is building as the historic stadium braces for another unforgettable football spectacle.
