Fixtures

Nigeria Premier League 12/29 14:00 19 El Kanemi Warriors vs Kano Pillars - View

Results

Nigeria Premier League 12/21 15:00 18 Sunshine Stars FC v El Kanemi Warriors L 1-0
Nigeria Premier League 12/15 14:00 17 El Kanemi Warriors v Abia Warriors W 3-0
Nigeria Premier League 12/08 16:30 16 [2] Remo Stars v El Kanemi Warriors [6] L 2-0
Nigeria Premier League 12/01 14:00 15 El Kanemi Warriors v Bayelsa United D 0-0
Nigeria Premier League 11/27 15:00 14 Ikorodu City FC v El Kanemi Warriors L 2-0
Nigeria Premier League 11/23 14:00 13 El Kanemi Warriors v Akwa United W 1-0
Nigeria Premier League 11/17 14:00 12 El Kanemi Warriors v Niger Tornadoes W 1-0
Nigeria Premier League 11/10 16:30 11 [15] Shooting Stars v El Kanemi Warriors [5] L 3-0
Nigeria Premier League 11/03 14:00 10 El Kanemi Warriors v Katsina Utd W 1-0
Nigeria Premier League 10/27 15:00 9 [1] Rivers United v El Kanemi Warriors [7] D 1-1
Nigeria Premier League 10/23 13:50 2 El Kanemi Warriors v Kwara United D 1-1
Nigeria Premier League 10/20 14:00 8 El Kanemi Warriors v Enyimba W 1-0

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 25 13 12
Wins 8 7 1
Draws 11 5 6
Losses 6 1 5
Goals for 25 14 11
Goals against 25 6 19
Clean sheets 10 8 2
Failed to score 9 3 6

El-Kanemi Warriors Football Club is a football team based in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. They play at El-Kanemi Stadium, and will compete in the 2024–25 Nigeria Premier Football League season after finishing runners up behind Nasarawa United in the 2023–24 NNL Playoffs.

History

El-Kanemi Warriors ended the 2005 season in the lower half of the Nigeria Premier League, and were relegated to the Nigeria Division 1 in 2007.

In 2012, they were promoted back to the top level. Due to the Boko Haram insurgency in 2014, they played their home games in Kano. From 2015 to 2016, they hosted their home games at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina before returning to Maiduguri and El-Kanemi Stadium.

In October 2017, the club announced former Enugu Rangers coach Imama Amapakabo as their new coach on a one-year deal.

In June 2024, El-Kanemi Warriors regained promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League and later went on to win the Federation Cup after defeating Abia Warriors 2–0 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena.

El Kanemi Warriors is a professional soccer team based in Maiduguri, Nigeria. The team was founded in 1989 and has since become a prominent force in Nigerian football. The team is named after the founder of the Kanem-Bornu Empire, El Kanemi, who was known for his leadership and bravery.

The team's colors are red and white, and they play their home matches at the El Kanemi Stadium, which has a capacity of 10,000 spectators. The team has a passionate fan base known for their unwavering support and dedication to the club.

El Kanemi Warriors have a rich history of success in Nigerian football, with several league titles and cup victories to their name. They are known for their attacking style of play and skilled players who have gone on to represent the Nigerian national team.

The team is known for their strong work ethic, teamwork, and determination on the field. They have a reputation for being a tough opponent for any team they face, and their matches are always exciting and competitive.

Overall, El Kanemi Warriors are a respected and successful soccer team in Nigeria, with a proud history and a bright future ahead of them.