Kwara United head coach, Tunde Sani, has expressed his disappointment after his team crashed out of the CAF Confederation Cup following a 1–0 home defeat to Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko. The result sealed their elimination despite a spirited display in the first leg away from home.
Speaking to reporters after the game, Sani admitted that his players failed to deliver when it mattered most.
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“It is very disappointing because we created enough chances but failed to take them,” Sani said. “In the first leg, we scored three goals away, but today we just didn’t show the same sharpness. We simply didn’t turn up.”
He stressed that in knockout competitions, small margins often determine outcomes, and Kwara United’s inability to make their opportunities count proved costly.
“At this level, you must take your chances. We didn’t, and we paid the price. The players know they can do better, and we must learn from this,” he explained.
Despite the setback, Sani commended his squad for their overall effort in the campaign and called for more investment in the team to help them compete with Africa’s established clubs.
“We are still building, but if we want to challenge consistently, we need stronger depth in the squad. That is something I hope the management will look into,” the coach added.
Kwara United will now return to domestic duties with the aim of regrouping quickly and mounting another push for continental football in the future.
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