The Owerri side, 18th on eight points, travel to Gombe on Saturday hoping to build on a 2-0 win over Shooting Stars.
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Kun Khalifat striker Benjamin Onyedikachi says the Owerri side are confident of taking something from their NPFL Matchday 9 trip to Doma United. As reported by FootballInNigeria.com.ng, the club will travel to the Pantami Stadium in Gombe on Saturday, with kick-off at 16:00.
Kun Khalifat beat Shooting Stars 2-0 at the Dan Anyiam Stadium on Matchday 8. It was their second win of the season, and coach Obinna Uzoho’s men will want to keep that momentum going.
Onyedikachi said the squad is in good spirits after a strong week of training. He added that the coaches have prepared the players well, saying “There’s a strong belief in the squad.”
A Tough Away Trip
Doma United are fifth on 13 points after eight games, with four wins, one draw and three defeats. They started the season with three straight wins, but lost 2-0 at Nasarawa United on Matchday 8.
Kun Khalifat sit 18th on eight points, with two wins, two draws and four defeats. Their goal difference of minus seven shows how leaky they have been, so a better defensive display matters.
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What Matters Most
Doma United have a 12,000 capacity stadium to rely on, and they beat Enyimba 2-0 there on Matchday 3. Kun Khalifat will need to handle the pressure from the stands.
Onyedikachi’s words suggest confidence rather than complacency. Is a win in Gombe realistic? It’s a big ask against a side that has won four of its first eight, but a point would still be a solid return.
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The Bigger Picture
Kun Khalifat have spent most of the season in the bottom five, having been 19th after rounds four and five.
A win away from home would be a significant boost for a side that lost 4-2 at Bendel Insurance earlier this season.
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Doma United are favourites on paper, but Kun Khalifat have shown they can win. Saturday afternoon in Gombe will show how far that belief goes.
📌 Did You Know?
- Kun Khalifat’s captain is Joseph Ameh, and Doma United are managed by Deji Ayeni.
- Doma United were relegated in 2023/24 after finishing 18th, and returned to the NPFL this season.
- Doma United are nicknamed the Savannah Tigers.
- Kun Khalifat’s 4-2 defeat to Enugu Rangers on September 20 was one of the highest-scoring games of the season.
- Doma United’s Sadiq Rilwan scored in each of the club’s first three league games this season.
