Kwara United’s survival aspirations have received a timely lift with the news that clinical forward Junior Aimufua has been cleared to return for this Sunday’s Matchday 31 showdown against Remo Stars. The “Harmony Boys,” who are currently embroiled in a grueling battle to preserve their top-flight status, have sorely missed the attacker’s presence since he was sidelined by a debilitating injury last month. As the squad prepares to travel to the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, head coach Kabiru Dogo will be counting on Aimufua’s fresh legs and tactical intelligence to unlock a formidable Sky Blue Stars defense.
The statistical impact of Aimufua’s return cannot be overstated for a side struggling for consistency in the final third. Throughout the 2025/26 campaign, the forward has been a mainstay in the Kwara United starting XI, accumulating 22 appearances while contributing three vital goals and two assists. His ability to link play and provide a focal point for the Ilorin-based outfit has been a missing ingredient during their recent run of results, making his comeback a “silver lining” for the fans as the relegation scrap reaches its most intense phase.
However, the injury update from the Harmony Boys’ camp remains a mixed bag of fortunes. While Aimufua returns to the matchday roster, the medical team has confirmed that the influential duo of Saheed Olaniyi and Alao Mohammed remain unavailable for selection. Both players are still undergoing rehabilitation for their respective knocks and will not be part of the traveling contingent to Ikenne. This leaves Kwara United with a narrowed defensive and midfield rotation as they prepare to face one of the league’s most prolific home sides.
The Sunday encounter represents a defining moment for Kwara United’s season trajectory. Facing a Remo Stars side that remains a perennial contender for continental spots, the Ilorin club must find a way to secure a positive result on the road to avoid slipping further into the danger zone. With only seven matches remaining in the Nigeria Premier Football League calendar, every point is a lifeline. For Dogo and his staff, the reintegration of Aimufua offers a glimmer of hope that the Harmony Boys can orchestrate a late-season escape and maintain their standing in the Nigerian football elite.
