…match Against Remo Stars Moved to Aba
Kun Khalifat FC has announced that their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Week 1 fixture against Remo Stars will now hold on Monday, September 1, at the Enyimba Stadium, Aba, following ongoing renovation works at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri.
The club further disclosed that subsequent home games will be played on either Fridays or Saturdays, depending on league scheduling.
However, beyond matchday adjustments, Kun Khalifat FC has raised the alarm over its financial struggles in competing at the top tier. Chief Executive Officer, Michael Chukwudi Amaefule, admitted that the demands of sustaining an NPFL campaign — estimated at close to ₦1 billion — have become overwhelming.
Amaefule appealed to the Imo State Government, corporate sponsors, football stakeholders, and well-meaning Nigerians to rally behind the club in order to sustain its historic rise from the Nationwide League One (NLO) through the Nigeria National League (NNL) and now to the NPFL.
“This is not cowardice but responsibility. We want Imolites to continue enjoying top-flight football. With your support, we can sustain our NPFL status and soar to greater heights,” Amaefule said.
Zido Sport TV, reacting to the development, noted that football transcends the 90 minutes on the pitch. “It’s about survival, pride, and the community standing together,” the station remarked.
