Tag: Aliyu Zubairu
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NPFL: “This is a match we should have won” – Aliyu Zubairu
El Kanemi Warriors Coach, Aliyu Zubairu has stated that the match day one encounter against reigning champions, Rangers International should have been won, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Borno Army held the Flying Antelopes in a goalless draw in the first Nigeria Premier Football League game of the season at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu. Zubairu…
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Zubairu laments over missed Chances and substandard preparatory games in CAF Confederation Cup draw
El-Kanemi Warriors technical adviser Aliyu Zubairu has attributed his team’s 1-1 draw against Beninoise side Dadje FC in the CAF Confederation Cup to two reasons, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite dominating the match, the Nigerian side struggled to convert their chances, with Gimba Ajiji’s late strike salvaging a home draw. Zubairu who complained to the media about…
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We are committed to bringing glory to Maiduguri – Aliyu Zubairu
Nigeria President Federation Cup winners El-Kanemi Warriors are set for the continental challenge, and other competition ahead of them, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathers. After winning the country’s Federation Cup against all odds, El-Kanemi Warriors picked one of the two CAF Confederation Cup tickets available for the country. They will play Dadje FC of Benin Republic in the…
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El-Kanemi Warriors’ Zubairu hail NPFL board, calls for improved stadium facilities
Aliyu Zubairu, head coach of El-Kanemi Warriors, has praised the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) board for its financial incentives and synchronized schedule aligning with other leagues, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. However, Zubairu urged football authorities to upgrade stadium facilities in the country, expressing concern that only one stadium currently meets CAF’s standards for Champions League fixtures.…
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“The age advantage of the team gave us the edge” El-Kanemi Warriors head coach
The 2024 President Federation Cup champions, El-Kanemi Warriors are in cloud nine following their triumph over Abia Warriors, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Maiduguri based club making a double celebration out of the year after securing promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League from the NNL defeated the Umuahia outfit 2-0. Head coach, Aliyu Zubairu said the…
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President Fed.Cup:Aliyu Zubairu banks on hard work to give El-Kanemi Warriors the day
Technical Adviser Aliyu Zubairu has credited hard work for his team’s progress into the men’s final of this year’s President Federation Cup, and believes the same virtue will see the Maiduguri landlords pick up their third Nigeria Cup title in Lagos on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. “Hard work has been our mainstay. Everyone works for the…
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Onuachu out of Brentford game. Southampton manager confirms
Southampton manage Nathan Jones has revealed that Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu will not be playing this weekend for the Saints at the Gtech Community Stadium, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Onuachu on the last day of the January transfer window moved to Southampton on a deal worth about €21m. Onuachu is, however, yet to be granted a…