*Inaugural KwaraPoly Football League Final Report* *Date:* 29th January, 2025 *Venue:* Kwara State Polytechnic Stadium The inaugural KwaraPoly Football League final was played on 29th January ,2025 at the Kwara State Polytechnic Stadium, with Mikky DC FC and Invisible Woman FC emerging as champions in the male and female categories, respectively. The league was organized by Abdullahi Kaosara Ajoke, the Students' Union Government's first female Sports Director of Kwara State Polytechnic, who also convened the groundbreaking Sports Summit in Kwara State. *Match Highlights:* - Male Category: Mikky DC FC defeated Synergy FC 5-3 in a penalty shootout, after the match ended 2-2 at full-time. Synergy FC's Joshua Michael Obeng scored the opening goal in the 3rd minute. - Female Category: Invisible Woman FC defeated Aluta Finest FC in a penalty shootout, after the match ended 1-1 at full-time. *Awards and Recognition:* - Mikky DC FC was presented with the inaugural KwaraPoly Football League trophy in the male category, while Invisible Woman FC received the trophy in the female category. - Jamiu Aremu from Mikky DC FC was awarded the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the league in the male category, while Ajayi Blessing from Invisible Woman FC received the MVP award in the female category. - Anifowose James Idowu, coach of Team Special FC, was awarded the Best Coach of the league in the male category, while Adewumi Sunday Timileyin, coach of Aluta Finest FC, received the Best Coach award in the female category. - Fadilullhai Sodiq Olayinka from Mikky DC FC was awarded the Goalkeeper of the league in the male category, while Akande Adenike from Invisible Woman FC received the Goalkeeper award in the female category. - Ayantunji Emmanuel Oluwasheyi from Synergy FC was awarded the Highest Goal Scorer of the league, while Nurudeen from Tremendous Boys FC was awarded the Youngest Player of the league. *Special Announcements:* - Ibrahim Mukhtar Afonja, Provost of Afewale Ibrahim College of Health Science and Chairman of FIBMAL Football Academy, announced that all awarded male players will be given a free trial in his football academy, providing them with a unique opportunity to showcase their talents and potentially launch their professional careers. He also promised to donate to the organizers. - Additionally, 8 female players were selected to join Abruka Queen FC, a prominent female football club, providing them with a platform to develop their skills and compete at a higher level. *Attendance and Organization:* - The match was attended by a large crowd of students, staff, stakeholders, and football enthusiasts. - Distinguished guests in attendance included: - Dr. Lanko Theorist, the First African Lecturer Hiphop Artiste from the Department of Political Science, University of Ilorin - Ibrahim Mukhtar Afonja, Provost of Afewale Ibrahim College of Health Science and Chairman of FIBMAL Football Academy - Olaide Ahli, President of Kwara Development Group - Mr. Jamiu Alagbede from the National Assembly - Coach Paul Ijoba, Head Coach of Kasam Football Academy - Coach Yusuf, Head Coach of Abruka Queen FC - The event was well-organized, with adequate security, medical facilities, and refreshments. The inaugural KwaraPoly Football League final was a huge success, showcasing the talents of young footballers and promoting unity and sportsmanship among participants and spectators. We look forward to future editions of the tournament.