Key Takeaways
- Kun Khalifat announced on Tuesday that they have appointed Emmanuel Ifeanyi Nwabuwah as the club’s co-ordinator for the 2026/27 season.
- The NPFL fined Warri Wolves ₦4.2 million, deducted three points and three goals, and ordered them to play five home league matches behind closed doors.
- Warri Wolves plan to appeal the sanctions following an attack on a match official, seeking leniency and saying the suspect has been arrested.
Kun Khalifat have appointed Emmanuel Ifeanyi Nwabuwah as the club’s co-ordinator for the 2026/27 season, while Warri Wolves plan to appeal sanctions imposed by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following an attack on a match official.
Kun Khalifat announced Nwabuwah’s appointment on their official 𝕏 account on Tuesday, welcoming him ahead of the new season.
“Kun Khalifat FC is pleased to announce Mr Emmanuel Ifeanyi Nwabuwah as the Co-ordinator of the club for the 2026/2027 football season,” the club stated.
“We welcome him and wish him a successful and impactful tenure in the colours of Kun Khalifat FC.”
The appointment comes after Kun Khalifat defeated Inter Lagos 1-0 on Sunday to record their third consecutive home victory.
The win lifted the club to 15th in the NPFL table, with 12 points from 10 matches.
Meanwhile, Warri Wolves have confirmed plans to appeal the sanctions imposed by the league following an attack on a match official after their goalless draw against Kano Pillars on Sunday.
The NPFL fined the Seasiders ₦4.2 million, deducted three points and three goals from their record, and ordered them to play their next five home league matches behind closed doors.
In a statement on their official Facebook page, Warri Wolves said they would seek leniency, citing their efforts to identify and apprehend the suspect involved in the incident.
