Due to the results and depth of talent in the club, the scope was widened and by 1979 they qualified to play in the National League second division alongside the First Bank F.C.

The club came third at the end of the 2006 Super Four play-off behind Ocean Boys and Nasarawa United FC and qualified for the 2007 edition of the CAF Confederation Cup.

The team appointed an Investment Consultant, Goldenwing33 Nigeria Limited, headed by former Nigerian international and former deputy editor (Sports) of Thisday newspaper, Olajide Ayodeji Fashikun.

The fans of the club have one of the worst reputations in Nigeria, as witnessed during a vicious beating of the referees after a 0–0 tie in 2008.

The League ruled Bees at fault, fined the club and awarded the win to Kwara United, thus securing the promotion.

[2] Kwara United returned to the top-flight in 2019 when they bought Delta Force's slot in the NPFL after having previously been relegated;[3] and the club enjoyed considerable success between then and 2023, when they qualified for the CAF Confederation Cup in 2022 after narrowly missing out previously, in a period which featured notable players like Afeez Nosiru.