Match Preview: LA Planet vs Afrikan Kiddies FA
One of the most anticipated fixtures of the 2025 Kwara Kiddies League is upon us this Saturday as two traditional powerhouses — La Planet Sports Academia and Afrikan Kiddies Football Academy — lock horns in a clash that promises intense rivalry and youthful flair.
This fixture has produced closely contested battles in recent times. Remarkably, three of their last four meetings ended in stalemates, underlining how evenly matched these sides have been.
The only exception came on 23rd October 2023, when La Planet narrowly edged Afrikan Kiddies 1-0. Last season saw both league encounters end in draws — 0-0 at La Planet’s ground and 1-1 on the return leg.
However, this season tells a different story for both sides.
La Planet have struggled to find their rhythm, sitting on just two points from four matches — drawing twice and losing twice.
Afrikan Kiddies, on the other hand, have not fared much better. After a modest start, their ambitions took a heavy blow in Week 6, suffering a shocking 0-7 defeat to Unicorn FA, which has dented their confidence and title hopes.
For Afrikan Kiddies, skipper Afeez Azeez and his determined teammates will be keen to put that nightmare behind them and build on their record of one win and one draw this campaign. However, the continued absence of their head coach Quadri Olanrewaju, who is serving a five-match suspension and won’t return until Week 9, remains a significant handicap.
La Planet will look to leverage their experience and home advantage, banking on the leadership and skill of Taiye Hassan, Muhammad Muhammad, and Rauf Hadji to turn their fortunes around and secure their first win of the season.
With both teams desperate to spark their campaign to life, fans can expect a tightly contested encounter, full of tactical battles and individual brilliance. Given the history of this fixture and the current urgency for points on both sides, this promises to be a very dicey game with potentially high stakes for the rest of the season.