El Kanemi Warriors
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Wikipedia - El-Kanemi Warriors F.C.
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.
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.