Matchday 4 Preview:La Planet SA vs Kwara Football Academy (KFA)-Star Match of the week

Football fans and league followers are in for a mouthwatering clash this weekend as La Planet SA lock horns with defending champions Kwara Football Academy (KFA) in what is undoubtedly the headline fixture of Matchday 4 in the ongoing Kwara Kiddies League. With matchday 3 fixtures on pause due to the Sallah holiday, the excitement returns with a bang as two league heavyweights go head-to-head.

KFA – The Relentless Red Dragons

KFA, the undisputed kings of the league for the past three seasons, come into this fixture with the wind firmly in their sails. A pair of commanding 3-1 victories over Gaa Akanbi Kids on opening day and Unicorns FA on Matchday 2 has them sitting top of the table with six points from six. With the addition of Tobi Adeoye, last season’s league top scorer, to their already talent-rich squad, the Red Dragons are breathing fire and seem nearly unstoppable.

Their pace, tactical discipline, and clinical finishing have made them the team to beat once again this season. KFA will be looking to extend their dominance and make it three wins out of three, reinforcing their ambition to retain the crown.

La Planet SA – Searching for Spark

For La Planet SA, it’s been a mixed start to the 2025 campaign. Despite flashes of quality, they have only managed two points from their opening two games, drawing 3-3 with Unicorns FA and 1-1 with Achievers FA. While they remain unbeaten, the dropped points have left fans and analysts wondering whether this is a side still rebuilding after a disappointing 7th-place finish in 2024, a far cry from their runner-up glory in 2023.

Much will rest on the shoulders of their star forward Muhammad Muhammad, who netted 10 goals last season and is expected to lead the line against the formidable KFA backline. With new additions and a hunger to restore their status among the elite, La Planet SA will be desperate to make a statement.

A Rivalry Renewed

This fixture brings with it a rich history and simmering rivalry. It will be the seventh meeting between the two sides in the league, with KFA holding the edge with four victories, including a narrow 1-0 win in last season’s Kiddies League Cup semi-final. However, La Planet will take confidence from their only win in the rivalry, a 1-0 triumph in the penultimate week of the 2024 season – a result that ended KFA’s perfect run and reminded the league that the Red Dragons can bleed.

Both teams know each other well. Tactical battles, personal duels, and bragging rights are all on the line.

What to Expect

Fans can expect a high-tempo, emotionally charged encounter with both sides keen to impose their style early. KFA will look to dominate possession and capitalize on their attacking chemistry, while La Planet may opt for a more measured approach, seeking to exploit spaces on the counter.

Will KFA continue their relentless march, or will La Planet rise to the occasion and halt the champions?

One thing is certain – Matchday 4’s star clash promises fireworks.

Kickoff: 9:30 am

Get ready for a classic!