Coach Kabir Dogo Clears Air on El-Kanemi Exit, Backs Gradual NPFL Salary Policy

Coach Kabir Dogo Clears Air on El-Kanemi Exit, Backs Gradual NPFL Salary Policy


The 2026 President Federation Cup-winning coach, Kabir Dogo, has clarified the circumstances surrounding his departure from El-Kanemi Warriors, stating that his contract with the Maiduguri-based club had expired before he signed a new deal with Niger Tornadoes.

Dogo made the clarification on Friday while featuring on the Kwara State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Sports Hard Talk at the Taiwo Awoniyi Sports Media Centre, Stadium Complex, Ilorin.

According to the experienced tactician, his contract with El-Kanemi Warriors expired on June 26, before the President Federation Cup final was postponed to July 11.

He explained that although El-Kanemi Warriors wanted him to remain in charge, especially after leading the club to a historic President Federation Cup triumph over Ikorodu City in Asaba, he decided to move on in pursuit of greater career development.

Speaking on the National Sports Commission's proposed policy of a ₦2 million monthly minimum salary for Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) players, Dogo described the initiative as commendable but stressed that its implementation should be gradual and involve extensive consultations with stakeholders.

He noted that the policy has the potential to strengthen the domestic league and reduce the mass exodus of Nigerian players to neighbouring countries, provided club owners are adequately prepared for the financial implications.

Dogo also expressed appreciation to football stakeholders in Borno State, including the Chairman of the Borno State Football Association, the Commissioner for Sports, and the Shehu of Borno, for their unwavering support throughout his time with El-Kanemi Warriors.

Looking ahead to his new assignment with Niger Tornadoes, the coach said he intends to work with a compact squad of 25 players, explaining that it would enable him to understand his team better and build a competitive side capable of challenging for continental qualification and finishing among the top three teams in the NPFL.

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