Kun Khalifat FC
| Full name | Kun Khalifat Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Pride of Imo State | ||
| Founded | 2020 | ||
| Ground | Dan Anyiam Stadium | ||
| Capacity | 12,000 | ||
| Owner | Michael Amaefula[1] | ||
| Chairman | Rita Amaefula | ||
| Technical adviser[2][3] | Uzoho Obinna | ||
| League | Nigeria National League | ||
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Kun Khalifat Football Club is a professional association football club based in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. The team competes in the Nigeria National League, the second level of the Nigerian football league system.[4] They have played at Dan Anyiam Stadium since the beginning of 2025.
The club gained promotion to the Nigerian second division, NNL in 2024, after defeating De Sapele Lions FC in the second Nigeria Nationwide League One, NLO Playoff at Lekan Salami Stadium.[5]
History
Kun Khalifat FC was established in 2020 by Michael Amaefula. In their first season, they used Onwubike International Soccer Stadium, Ngor-Okpala, Imo State, as their home ground.[6] However, since the beginning of 2025, they have been playing their home matches at Dan Anyiam Stadium.
They began league football in the Nigerian third division, Nigeria Nationwide League One. In 2021, they earned promotion to the second division, NNL. However, they didn't play in the NNL, as they traded their place with FC One Rocket, who were relegated from the NNL at the end of the 2021/22 season.[7]
The club regained promotion to the NNL in 2024 — this time opting to play in the division.[8]
Home ground
Kun Khalifat FC currently uses the Dan Anyiam Stadium located in the city of Owerri in Imo State.
Current squad
As of 2 March 2025
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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References
- ^ "NNL: 'Every Win Is For Imolites!' –Kun Khalifat Boss, Amaefula". 29 January 2025. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
- ^ "2024/2025 NNL Match 10 : Uzoho Obinna vise la promotion avec Kun Khalifat FC". 16 February 2025. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
- ^ "Kun Khalifat FC Eyes NPFL Promotion as Obinna Hails Hard-Fought Victory". 16 February 2025. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
- ^ "Kun Khalifat, Mighty Jets, FC Basira, Sporting Supreme shine in NNL". 6 January 2025. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
- ^ "NLO: Kun Khalifat FC, 6 others gain NNL promotion". 2 March 2025. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
- ^ "NLO SUPER 8: THE CHAMPIONS THAT WILL BATTLE FOR PRIDE IN LAGOS". 27 September 2022. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
- ^ "NNL: FC ONE Rockets confirm National League return following Kun Khalifat slot exchange". 22 November 2022. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
- ^ "Kun Khalifat, Mighty Jets, FC Basira, Sporting Supreme shine in NNL". 6 January 2025. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
External links
- [1] - current results of Kun Khalifat FC matches