NNL congratulates Gov Zulum on El-Kanemi qualification for 2nd Rd of CAF Confedaration Cup

NNL congratulates Gov Zulum on El-Kanemi qualification for 2nd Rd of CAF Confedaration Cup

The Nigeria National League (NNL) has congratulated the Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum for his contributions towards El-Kanemi Warriors' qualification to the second round of the CAF Confederation Cup.

In a letter, signed by the NNL management through Hon Commissioner For Youth, Sports and Poverty Alleviation, Borno State, the NNL says "on behalf of the management, and the 34 clubs of the NNL, I write to heartily congratulate His Excellency, the management, players, coaching crew, and supporters of El-Kanemi Warriors Football Club on the historic qualification to the next stage of the CAF Confederation Cup.

"The resilience, tactical discipline and fighting spirit in the first preliminary round of CAF Confederation Cup has not only done Borno State proud, but has also brought honour to Nigeria Football and to the Nigeria National family."

The NNL added that El-Kanemi Warriors have shown that with determination and hard work, Nigeria clubs can compete and triumph on the continental stage, stressing that "El-Kanemi Warriors has always been a symbol of hope and excellence."

The NNL leadership said the performance of El-Kanemi in continental campaign "is a testament to the vision of your leadership, attestation of your government's commitment for youth empowerment and Football Development in particular, and the commitment "