Alabi Jojo resumes training with Elkanemi Warriors ahead CAF Confederation, NPFL campaigns

Alabi Jojo resumes training with Elkanemi Warriors ahead CAF Confederation, NPFL campaigns


Nigerian wonderkid, Alabi Sulaiman Jojo has resumed  training fully with Elkanemi Warriors of Maiduguri as they prepare for their CAF confederation cup preliminary game and the NPFL new season. 

Recall that Jojo was an integral part of the triumphant Maiduguri team who secured promotion to the NPFL and also won the President Federation Cup in the just concluded season. 

Alabi who joined the team at their training session on Tuesday under the watchful eyes of the Technical Adviser, Coach Aliyu Zubair said he is delighted to be back from a short break. 

"It feels good to be back to the team.I have missed everyone and I am glad to be back. 

Jojo, a proud product of La Planet Sport Academia said the team is focused on the tasks ahead of them especially the NPFL campaigns and the CAF confederation cup engagement.  

"We are going to put in our best and ensure that we achieve our targets this season. Jojo said.

The Maiduguri club will play their first game on the continent after over two decades.

El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri will begin their campaign in the CAF Confederation Cup against Beninoise outfit, Dadje FC.

The first leg will be played between 16-18 August, 2024, while the second leg will hold between 23-25 August, 2024.

El-Kanemi will face former champions, RS Berkane of Morocco in the second preliminary round should they overcome Dadje FC.

In the NPFL opener on August 31st, the Maiduguri warlord will face the NPFL current champions, Enugu Rangers in their first game.

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