El-Kanemi Warriors Snap 7 African Stars

Nigerian league side El Kanemi Warriors have signed seven players from several African countries ahead of the new season.

According to coach Imama Amapakabo, the team have signed three players from Ghana – U20 international striker Sule Muhammed, goalkeeper Isaac Ekong and defensive midfielder Anthony Yefou.

In addition, the Desert Warriors have sealed deals for Ivorian left fullback Coulibally, De Sousa Anthonio, a striker from Togolese league, while midfielder Sixtus has joined up from Cameroon.

“Nigeria is a big football nation and having foreigners in the league shows there is something different about the league, the structure and as well welfare package has improved tremendously,” former Enugu Rangers coach Imama said.

“If national team goalkeeper of two different nations are in our league, it tells you the quality and standard of the league now.”

The Maiduguri side were sixth in the NPFL season.