Kun Khalifat FC defender Lekan Gabriel says his team remains focused on avoiding relegation and will fight “relentlessly” to keep their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) top-flight status.
The Owerri-based club, currently at the bottom of the NPFL table with 25 points, will host Niger Tornadoes in their Matchday 27 fixture at the Dan Anyiam Stadium as they seek crucial points to climb out of danger.
Gabriel emphasised that the squad is learning from past setbacks and building mental strength to improve results as the season enters its decisive phase.
Editorial
Kun Khalifat’s battle against relegation is one of the season’s most compelling underdog stories in the NPFL. As a newly promoted side this term, the club’s survival bid has been tested by inconsistency and tough opposition, but Gabriel’s focus on resilience illustrates how teams at the bottom can still believe in turning their fortunes around.
Being bottom of the table increases pressure on players and coaching staff alike, yet the message from inside the camp is one of determination rather than defeatism. Maintaining belief and unity will be essential as Kun Khalifat aim to collect points at home something that could significantly impact their position against relegation rivals.
For Nigerian football fans, this fight for safety highlights the competitive depth of the NPFL. With only a small gap between several teams near the bottom, each match becomes a cup final for survival and how Kun Khalifat respond in their upcoming games could define their future in the top flight.
Did You Know?
- Kun Khalifat FC are currently bottom of the NPFL table with 25 points after 26 matches.
- The club secured promotion to the NPFL for the 2025/26 season as one of four promoted sides.
- Kun Khalifat will host Niger Tornadoes in their Matchday 27 home game at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri.
- Despite sitting last, Kun Khalifat remain only a few points behind several teams above them, making the relegation battle tight.
- Defender Lekan Gabriel has called for mental strength and learning from mistakes as key to their survival push.
