El-Kanemi Warriors unveil 8 new players ahead of NPFL and CAF Confederation Cup campaign

By Ekemini Samuel

Posted on July 10, 2024

Nigerian Federation Cup champions, El-Kanemi Warriors, have strengthened their squad with the signing of eight new players as they prepare for life in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and the CAF Confederation Cup.

The Maiduguri-based club unveiled the new players on Tuesday evening, with Henry Ndedi, Agbo Ekoi, and Clement Naantum joining from Sporting Lagos. Mojereoluwa Suleiman and Sunday Ajibola were signed from Lobi Stars, while Rahman Olanrewaju, Mohammed Aminu, and Bilal Yakubu joined from Kwara United, Kano Pillars, and Doma United, respectively.

The newly promoted club to the Nigerian top-tier football are putting everything in place to make an impact in their debut season in the NPFL and their campaign in the CAF Confederation Cup. The club has until July 16 to complete the registration of their players for the preliminary round of the Confederation Cup.

The management of El-Kanemi Warriors has shown its commitment to building a strong squad for the upcoming season, and the new signings are expected to play a key role in the team’s success. The club’s fans will be eagerly watching to see how the new players gel with the existing squad and how they perform in the NPFL and CAF Confederation Cup.

The NPFL has grown in reputation in recent years, with teams like Enyimba, Rangers, and Lobi Stars consistently performing at a high level. El-Kanemi Warriors’ participation in the league and the CAF Confederation Cup is expected to further boost the profile of Nigerian football.

With the new signings, El-Kanemi Warriors are poised to make a significant impact in the NPFL and the CAF Confederation Cup. The team’s management, players, and fans are all eager to see what the new season holds for the club.