I was already angry before I saw the picture. An artisan had just disappointed me, botched a job I waited days for. But that anger was small. Personal.

Then I opened Twitter.

And what I saw — this picture of what Kwara United proudly had as a “trophy parade”, took my rage and set it on fire.

Let me be clear, this is not an article. This is a public shredding. A necessary one. Because if Nigerian football is ever going to grow up, truly grow up, it has to stop applauding the kind of small-time circus Kwara United just performed and called a trophy parade.

This isn’t banter. This isn’t about hate. This is about standards.

Kwara United won the President Federation Cup on Saturday, Nigeria’s historic FA Cup. A massive piece of silverware by all standards. It’s the first major trophy in the club’s history, a milestone that should have been celebrated with the weight and dignity it deserved.

But instead, it was a show of shame.

And now I’m not just pissed. I’m embarrassed. For them. For myself. For anyone who still believes Nigerian football can be taken seriously.

This was the same style Rangers International pulled in 2016, and they were shredded for it. Since then, we’ve tried to raise the bar. Even Rangers have learnt their lesson, acknowledging that mistake.

Clubs that have given low standards since have been rightly criticised. The people at Kwara United are not unaware, they’ve seen the backlash others received for subpar parades.

Remo Stars, won the league in May, had a trophy parade that raised the standards. It was clean. Thoughtful. Cinematic. Dignified. Beautiful. And the people at Kwara United saw it.

Now it’s their turn. And they’ve served up this embarrassment.

Who approved this?

Who at the club thought to show the world how unserious they are?

Let’s be honest, this is why people laugh at Nigerian football. Not because we don’t have talent. Not because we don’t have history. But because some of our clubs act like clowns.

We can’t be shouting about better league structures, pushing for improved monetary terms, greater professionalism, and massive sponsorship — and then turn around to see one of the so-called NPFL clubs looking like they just stumbled across the concept of football last week.

How do you sell this to a potential sponsor? How do you win the hearts of new fans?

Because the message, whether we like it or not, is loud and clear: mediocrity isn’t just tolerated, it’s applauded.

If you think I’m being harsh, good. I’m not here to be polite. I’m not here to “let them enjoy.” Because enjoying nonsense is what got us into this mess in the first place.

That Parade was an insult to every club, individual trying to do things the right way. It spat in the face of progress.

It showed that even now, in 2025, some people still think success is just about winning a piece of silverware, not what you represent, not how you carry yourself.

Some clubs are trying to do better, they take branding seriously. They understand that football isn’t just played, it’s presented.

But Kwara United looked at all that progress and said: ‘’ No, we don’t care’’.

I’m tired. Tired of defending this league when clubs keep making it impossible.

So no, I won’t let it slide. Not this time.

Kwara United, enjoy your cup. But understand this, if there’s a book of football disgrace, you just earned your place on the front cover. Not for what you won. But for how you chose to carry it.

And if that offends you more than it embarrasses you, then maybe you’re the problem.