El Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri have secured promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for the 2024/2025 season, thanks to the brilliance of Bright Etaghara. The team finished second in the Northern Conference Group in the Super Eight playoffs held in Enugu.
Bright Etaghara, a product of SGFC Athletics Sports Club, joined El Kanemi Warriors from Kwara United after the club’s relegation. The energetic midfielder has since become fans favorite, playing a vital role in the club’s promotion to the NPFL and their semifinal run in the President Federation Cup, where they will face Kebbi United.
The ever present Bright Etaghara who has only missed one game for Coach Aliyu Zubair’s side due to a knock has scored two goals this season. “I’m super excited about this achievement!” Bright exclaimed. “It’s always an exciting feeling when you achieve your target, and I can’t explain how I feel right now. From the start of the season, we knew what we wanted, and we were united to achieve a common goal. We’re all excited to have achieved this. It didn’t come easy, but we fought hard and are back in the NPFL.”
With their sights set on the semifinals of the President Federation Cup, Bright remains focused: “The season isn’t over for us yet! We have one big game ahead of us against Kebbi United, and it would be nice to have a feel playing on the continent. So, we remain focused and will give our best.”
