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Kun Khalifat FC head coach Uzoho Obinna has thrown his full support behind his team’s bid in the NPFL Super 8 playoffs, expressing unwavering faith in their promotion ambitions. The Imo State side, dubbed "The Pride of Imo," secured top spot in Southern Conference B with 37 points from 19 matches, their place in the climactic playoff stage.
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Obinna, fresh from a hard-fought win over Abakaliki FC, emphasised his team’s depth and consistency. He noted that Ahiaeke Chijioke, recently named Player of the Month, continues to thrive with four goals in three games evidence, the coach believes, of a squad capable of sustaining its challenge.
Highlighting their strong foundation, Obinna credited recent signing of talented players like Salami Tunde and Joseph Abiodun among seven newcomers for bolstering the squad’s playoff credentials. As Kun Khalifat prepare to compete alongside the country’s eight best NNL teams in Lagos, the coach remains confident in their readiness to battle for promotion.
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Editorial
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We applaud Kun Khalifat FC’s ascent to the Super 8 playoffs it signifies disciplined ambition and effective squad building. Obinna’s leadership, reflected in strategic signings and strong team form, sets a clear blueprint build depth, maintain morale, and aim high.
We believe their dominance in Southern Conference B—37 points from 19 fixtures speaks volumes about consistent performance. Weddings of experience and youth, such as Chijioke’s hot streak and fresh recruits, hold promise. But success will now depend on handling playoff pressure and adapting to varied opposition.
We feel Obinna’s faith in his squad is well-founded. Yet the Super 8 brings together seasoned teams from across Nigeria, each with its own strengths. Tactical flexibility, mental grit and combating complacency will decide who earns NPFL promotion.
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We emphasise that Kun Khalifat must remain agile. Game management under pressure and squad rotation will be critical. They’ve built momentum now that must become magic at the playoff stage. We stand convinced: with their structure, leadership and belief, Kun Khalifat are more than contenders—they're promotion contenders. The journey continues may they rise to the challenge.
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Did You Know?
Founded in 2020, Kun Khalifat FC plays home games at the 12,000‑capacity Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri.
The [club earned](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/youth-development-and-scouting/) promotion to the NNL only in 2024, defeating De Sapele Lions in the Nationwide League One playoff.
Southern Conference B dominance: Kun Khalifat topped with 34 points from 15 matches, scoring 20 goals and conceding just ten.
Seven players including Salami Tunde and Abdulafeez Awakaan were added mid-season to bolster the [promotion push](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/news/national-team-news/).
Their head coach, Uzoho Obinna, previously declared promotion as the season's main objective after a fine 1–0 victory over Abakaliki FC .