Kun Khalifat FC of Owerri have etched their name into the 2025 Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 8 Playoffs after securing a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Godswill Akpabio United FC at the Dan Anyiam Stadium on Saturday — a result that confirms their place in the race for promotion to the elite Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
With one match still to play in the regular NNL campaign, the Owerri-based side have accumulated enough points to guarantee a top finish in their group, underlining a season marked by grit, determination, and tactical brilliance.
The match itself was a tense affair. The visitors, Godswill Akpabio United FC, opened the scoring early in the first half with a clinical strike, but Kun Khalifat FC showed resilience, pulling level midway through the second half via a well-taken effort that sparked jubilant scenes in the stands.
“This point feels like three,” head coach of Kun Khalifat FC, [Insert Coach’s Name], said after the final whistle. “Our boys have fought all season for this moment. Securing qualification for the Super 8 with a game in hand is a testament to their hard work.”
The Super 8 Playoff series will determine which teams earn promotion to the NPFL, and Kun Khalifat FC’s qualification puts them just a step away from reaching Nigeria’s top-flight football for the first time in their history.
Local fans have hailed the achievement as historic, especially for a club that has rapidly risen through the ranks in recent years. With a place among Nigeria’s elite within reach, the spotlight now turns to the upcoming playoffs — a test of both character and championship ambition.
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