El-Kanemi Warriors set to appoint Kabiru Dogo as new Technical Adviser

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El-Kanemi Warriors FC are set to appoint veteran coach Kabiru Dogo as their new Technical Adviser ahead of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.

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A credible source close to the negotiations confirmed to PREMIUM TIMES that Dogo has already arrived in Maiduguri to finalise his deal with the club.

His appointment is expected to be officially announced in the coming days in a major move aimed at turning around the fortunes of the Maiduguri-based club.

“El-Kanemi are in the final stages. Coach Dogo is already in town, and the agreement is almost sealed,” the source revealed.

The Borno-based club narrowly escaped relegation last season, finishing just one point above the drop zone. Dogo’s arrival is part of a broader restructuring strategy recently announced by the club’s management as they prepare for a fresh campaign.

Earlier this week, the club unveiled a new-look technical department with several internal promotions and fresh appointments:

Coach Mohammed Kalli Kachalla was promoted to Chief Coach while Coach Ibrahim Imam A Laji, who led DMD FC to the NLO, was named Assistant Coach.

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Similarly, Coach Ishaku Goni Hussaini (from Aminu Babes) and Coach Hussaini Yusuf (El-Kanemi Babes) joined as Assistant Coach and Head of Goalkeeping, respectively.

Coach Usman Mohammed (popularly known as Casillas) was appointed Assistant Goalkeeping Coach.

These coaches will lead pre-season preparations until Dogo formally assumes full control of the team.

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Dogo brings a wealth of NPFL experience to El-Kanemi Warriors.

His managerial résumé includes stints at top-tier Nigerian clubs such as Kwara United, Sunshine Stars, Lobi Stars, Wikki Tourists, and, most recently, Nasarawa United.

According to available records, Dogo has overseen over 320 matches in the NPFL, with strong points-per-match (PPM) ratings across most of his tenures

The management of El-Kanemi is hopeful that Dogo’s tactical knowledge, league experience, and reputation for building competitive squads will help the “Mighty Warriors” avoid another relegation scare and aim for a top-half finish.