Emmanuel King Unveiled as El-Kanemi Warriors Technical Adviser Ahead of 2026/27 Season
El-Kanemi Warriors FC have officially unveiled Emmanuel King as the club’s new Technical Adviser ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria National League (NNL) season and the CAF Confederation Cup campaign.
The unveiling ceremony was held on Friday at the Colonel Abdulmumin Aminu Camp in Maiduguri, with members of the club’s management board, technical crew and backroom staff in attendance.
Club Chairman, Alhaji Waziri Isa Mai Qatar, formally presented Emmanuel King to the media and welcomed him to the club.
“I warmly welcome you as our new Technical Adviser. I am pleased by your statement that Maiduguri is a safe place to work. I also urge you to work closely with the existing coaching staff. We will provide you with maximum support to ensure we achieve our objectives,” the chairman said.
Vice Chairman Baba Maliki also assured the former Akwa United coach of the club’s full support during his time in charge.
Emmanuel King is a highly qualified coach with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physical and Health Education, a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Public Order and Information Management, a Higher Diploma in Football Training, and CAF A and CAF B coaching licences.
The experienced tactician has previously managed Akwa United and Dakkada International FC and also enjoyed a playing career with several clubs in Nigeria and abroad.
Speaking after his unveiling, Emmanuel King thanked the Borno State Government for giving him the opportunity to lead the club.
“I sincerely thank the Government of Borno State under the leadership of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum and the Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Comrade Saina Buba, for entrusting me with this responsibility,” he said.
The new Technical Adviser promised to do everything possible to help El-Kanemi Warriors achieve their targets.
“I want to assure the supporters of El-Kanemi Warriors across the world that we will work tirelessly to return the club to the Nigeria Premier Football League next season. We will also give our very best in the CAF Confederation Cup despite the challenges of the competition. With the support and prayers of the good people of Borno State and our fans worldwide, I am confident we will achieve our goals,” Emmanuel King said.
The unveiling was attended by Chairman Alhaji Waziri Isa Mai Qatar, Vice Chairman Baba Maliki, Team Manager IBB, Welfare Officer Usman Zumami, Chief Security Officer DSP Umar Musa, Chief Coach Bakaka Kalli, Coach Ishaq Hussain, Coach Hussain Usman, Coach Ibrahim Imam and other members of the club’s backroom staff.
