Fixtures

Nigeria Premier League 09/27 15:00 6 Plateau United vs El Kanemi Warriors - View
Nigeria Premier League 10/05 15:00 7 El Kanemi Warriors vs Kano Pillars - View
Nigeria Premier League 10/12 15:00 8 Scott Evans vs El Kanemi Warriors - View
Nigeria Premier League 10/19 15:00 9 El Kanemi Warriors vs Wikki Tourists - View
Nigeria Premier League 10/24 15:00 10 Katsina Utd vs El Kanemi Warriors - View

Results

Nigeria Premier League 09/21 15:00 5 El Kanemi Warriors v Warri Wolves FC W 1-0
Nigeria Premier League 09/14 15:00 4 [19] Kun Khalifat FC v El Kanemi Warriors [7] L 3-1
Nigeria Premier League 09/07 15:00 3 El Kanemi Warriors v Rivers United D 0-0
Nigeria Premier League 08/31 16:30 2 [9] Ikorodu City FC v El Kanemi Warriors [1] D 0-0
Nigeria Premier League 08/24 15:00 1 El Kanemi Warriors v Bendel Insurance W 2-1
Nigeria Premier League 05/25 15:00 38 El Kanemi Warriors v Sunshine Stars FC W 1-0
Nigeria Premier League 05/11 14:00 37 Abia Warriors v El Kanemi Warriors L 2-1
Nigeria Premier League 05/07 14:00 36 El Kanemi Warriors v Remo Stars W 2-0
Nigeria Premier League 04/27 15:00 35 Bayelsa United v El Kanemi Warriors L 2-1
Nigeria Premier League 04/20 14:00 34 El Kanemi Warriors v Ikorodu City FC D 1-1
Nigeria Premier League 04/13 15:00 33 Akwa United v El Kanemi Warriors D 1-1
Nigeria Premier League 04/06 15:00 32 Niger Tornadoes v El Kanemi Warriors L 2-0

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 41 22 19
Wins 13 13 0
Draws 14 8 6
Losses 14 1 13
Goals for 34 25 9
Goals against 42 10 32
Clean sheets 17 15 2
Failed to score 15 4 11

El-Kanemi Warriors Football Club is a football team based in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. Their play ground is the El-Kanemi Stadium, Maiduguri. The club is on a positive rebound having gained promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League in 2024 and doubling as the winners of the Federation Cup in the same year.

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 El Kanemi Warriors are a prominent professional soccer team based in Maiduguri, Nigeria. Established in 1971, the club has a rich history and is known for its passionate fan base and competitive spirit. The team competes in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) and has made significant contributions to the development of soccer in the northeastern region of Nigeria.

The Warriors are recognized for their distinctive green and white colors, which symbolize their resilience and determination on the field. The team plays its home matches at the El Kanemi Stadium, a venue that often comes alive with the fervent support of local fans, creating an electrifying atmosphere during games.

Over the years, the El Kanemi Warriors have produced and nurtured numerous talented players who have gone on to represent Nigeria at various levels, showcasing the club's commitment to youth development and excellence in soccer. The team's playing style is characterized by a blend of skillful attacking play and solid defensive organization, making them a formidable opponent in the league.

With a vision to achieve greater heights in Nigerian football, the El Kanemi Warriors continue to strive for success, aiming to secure titles and make their mark on the national and continental stage. The club embodies the spirit of the community it represents, uniting fans and players alike in their quest for glory.