Godwin Inamoto Appointed Emmanuel King’s Assistant at El-Kanemi Warriors
Newly appointed head coach of El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri, Emmanuel King, has appointed former Akwa United and Dakkada FC midfielder Godwin Inamoto as his first assistant coach ahead of the new football season.
The duo will work together as the Maiduguri-based club prepares for the new Nigeria National League (NNL) season, with the immediate objective of steering the club back to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
Coach Emmanuel King was appointed the new head coach of the current President Federation Cup champions last month and has been entrusted with the responsibility of leading El-Kanemi Warriors in their CAF Confederation Cup campaign while also overseeing the club’s quest to return to Nigeria’s top-flight league next season.
According to Mfon Patrick, In a strategic move to strengthen his technical team, Coach King has brought in Godwin Inamoto, a former professional midfielder with considerable experience in coaching and youth development.
Inamoto previously served as an assistant coach with Dakkada FC in 2025. Before that, he was the head coach of Heaven Race Football Academy in 2024. He also served as the head coach of the Akwa Ibom State junior female team at the 2026 Niger Delta Games in Edo State.
The former Akwa United midfielder has continued to build his coaching credentials alongside his practical experience. He holds a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Public Administration from Heritage Polytechnic, Eket, which he obtained in 2018.
He further earned a National Institute for Sports (NIS) certificate in Coaching and Sports Psychology in 2024 and subsequently obtained an NIS Basic Certificate in Sports Fitness and Conditioning in 2025.
With his playing experience, coaching qualifications and growing technical background, Inamoto is expected to make a significant contribution to Coach Emmanuel King’s technical team as El-Kanemi Warriors begin preparations for the new season.
Together, King and Inamoto will be tasked with guiding the Maiduguri club through a challenging campaign that combines the demands of continental football with the club’s ambition of securing a return to the Nigerian top flight.
