Tag: El Kanemi Warriors
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NPFL: El-Kanemi Warriors intensify preparations for Abia clash
El-Kanemi Warriors have stepped up training ahead of Sunday’s Nigerian Professional Football League match against Abia Warriors, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Borno outfit after losing 2-0 last week to Remo Stars must redeem themselves when they host their Eastern opposition on Matchday 17. The Desert Warriors will host Abia Warriors at El-Kanemi Stadium, Maiduguri. “This morning,…
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Niger Tornadoes target positive result at El-Kanemi Warriors
Niger Tornadoes technical adviser, Majin Mohammed, is optimistic about securing a positive result in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 12 clash against El-Kanemi Warriors, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Ikon Allah Boys, unbeaten in their last three league matches, travel to Maiduguri’s El-Kanemi Warriors Stadium on Sunday. “El-Kanemi Warriors, as usual, we will go there…
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NPFL: Ilechukwu bracing for tough test as Rangers begin title defence
Rangers head coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, is expecting a stern challenge as his team commences their title defence against El-Kanemi Warriors at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite being favourites to secure maximum points, Ilechukwu is cautious of the threat posed by Aliyu Zubairu’s side, acknowledging their strength after watching their…
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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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El-Kanemi Warriors’ CAF Confederation Cup tie moved to Remo Stars Stadium
El-Kanemi Warriors’ upcoming CAF Confederation Cup clash against Beninoise club, Dadje FC, may be hosted at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Nigersoccernet.com gathers. This is contrary to the rather the general expectation of the initially scheduled Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja as the venue for the tie. The first leg of the preliminary round…
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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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Abia Warriors’ Oji delighted to reach first major final
Bethel Oji, head coach of Abia Warriors, has expressed his joy at reaching his maiden major final as a coach, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Orji side will face El-Kanemi Warriors in the President Federation Cup final on Saturday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena Stadium. The Umuahia side defeated on penalties former champions, Kano Pillars in the…
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President Fed. Cup: teams set for official training sessions on Friday
All four teams taking part in Saturday’s President Federation Cup grand finale will have their official training sessions at the match venue, Mobolaji Johnson Arena, on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. As the ‘away’ teams on the big day, Rivers Angels and Abia Warriors have been handed the privilege to train at the match time. For this…
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FA Cup: Tickets on sale for N200 & N2,000
Tickets for Saturday’s President Federation Cup men’s and women’s final matches are already being sold for the sums of N200 and N2,000 each. The tickets are being sold online as gathered by Nigeriasoccernet.com. While popular side tickets go for N200, the VIP tickets are being sold for N2,000 each. Saturday’s grand finale at the Mobolaji…
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FA Cup Final: Abia Warriors display confidence and readiness on arrival
Abia Warriors head coach, Bethel Orji has revealed the psychological state of his team ahead of the President Federation Cup final against El-Kanemi Warriors, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Although the Abia Warriors had a mid table campaign in the Nigeria Premier Football League, the Umuahia based club have been unbreakable in a the country’s oldest cup competition.…
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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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Mobolaji Johnson Arena now to host President Fed. Cup grand finale
The Nigeria Football Federation has announced that the grand finale of the country’s oldest Cup competition will now take place at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos on Saturday, 29th June, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Earlier scheduled for the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja (which would have seen the city host the final for the first time in…
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Federation Cup: Pillars to face strong Warriors test
Inspired Abia Warriors will go all out for glory when they take on traditional powerhouse team and former winners Kano Pillars in one of the semi final matches of this year’s President Federation Cup, at the Lafia City Stadium on Thursday. The Aba giants struggled for several weeks in the relegation waters, but finally secured…
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Federation Cup: NFF approve venues for Semi final fixtures
The Nigeria Football Federation have chosen to Lagos City Stadium and Ahmadu Bello Stadium as the venues for the Semi final fixtures for the 2024 President Federation Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The semi-final match between Abia Warriors and Kano Pillars will take place at the Lafia City Stadium on Thursday, June 20th, 2024. For the second…
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FA Cup: El Kanemi, Kebbi reach last 4
El Kanemi Warriors and Kebbi United both booked their places in the semi final of the President Federation Cup after beating InterLagos and Sunshine Stars on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. El Kanemi Warriors defeated InterLagos FC 2-1 at the Bwari Stadium, Abuja while Kebbi United edged EFCC FC 4-3 on penalties after a goalless affair at…
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Kelvin Carlos Omoruyi confirms his loan move to Real Betis on loan
Spanish born Nigerian striker Kelvin Carlos Omoruyi is the latest name on the Real Betis team list after the youngster took to social media to rejoice. Kelvin originally owned by Huesca was described on Real Betis’ website as a center forward with good physical and technical attributes who stood out for his shooting ability. Kevin…