Kwara Football Academy (KFA) midfielder, Adam Saheed, has been crowned the first-ever winner of the Bola Mogaji Player of the Match Award, following his brilliant display in the Nigeria Youth League (NYL) Week 8 encounter against AMG Sports Academy of Lagos.
The in-form midfielder delivered a commanding performance that proved decisive for KFA, showcasing exceptional vision, discipline, and creativity in the middle of the park.
Computer-Based Match Statistics:
93% pass success rate
11 chances created
1 assist
Saheed has now registered four goal contributions in his last three matches, underscoring his rising influence and consistency in the youth league.
The prestigious award was presented to him today by the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bolakale Adisa Mogaji, who congratulated the young midfielder and charged him to remain focused, disciplined, and committed to continuous improvement.
“This award should motivate you to work even harder,” he advised Adam. “Talent will open the door, but discipline, humility, and consistency will keep you at the top. Keep pushing yourself, and never stop learning.”
Mallam Mogaji also extended his message to the entire KFA squad, urging them to see the award as encouragement to raise their individual and collective standards.
“Let this be a reminder to all our players that hard work pays,” he said. “Your career is built daily—through training, discipline, respect for your coaches, and giving your best in every match. Kwara is rooting for you, and we want to see more of you excel at higher levels.”
With performances like this, Adam Saheed continues to establish himself as one of the brightest emerging talents from the Kwara Football Academy system.
