2025/2026 NPFL Season: Kun Khalifat FC Withdraws Amid Alleged Bias and Punitive Sanctions

Posted : 05 February 2026

Owerri-based Kun Khalifat FC has announced its immediate withdrawal from the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL), describing the sanctions imposed on the club as “outrageous and disproportionate” for failing to honor a single league fixture.

The Imolites expressed “great disappointment and frustration” in an official statement regarding the NPFL’s decision to deduct three points and three goals from the team, alongside a ₦10 million fine. According to the club, the punishment followed its inability to fulfill one match, despite providing what it claims were valid reasons to the league.

“The punishment handed down to us is not only unacceptable but a clear indication that the league’s management is more interested in penalizing clubs than fostering growth and development,” the statement read.

Kun Khalifat FC argued that the NPFL rejected its explanation without proper consideration, describing the process as biased and lacking transparency. The club also accused the league of showing “a clear disregard for the challenges faced by clubs” operating within the Nigerian football system.

The Imolites noted that they have consistently attempted to comply with NPFL rules and invested heavily in their team and infrastructure, but claimed these efforts were undermined by an overly punitive system. “We cannot continue to be part of a system that disregards the well-being of its member clubs and prioritizes revenue over development,” the statement added, concluding that the league’s actions left the club with “no choice but to withdraw.”

Kun Khalifat FC called on other NPFL clubs to demand reforms and greater accountability from league administrators, urging collective action to improve governance and the development of Nigerian football. “It is time for Nigerian football to move forward, and we will not be a part of a system that stifles growth and progress,” the club declared.

Despite its withdrawal, Kun Khalifat FC assured fans and stakeholders that it would continue to explore alternative platforms to showcase its players and represent Nigerian football “with pride.” The club also thanked supporters, players, and partners for their continued loyalty.

As of the filing of this report, the NPFL had not issued an official response to Kun Khalifat FC’s withdrawal or the allegations raised in the statement.

2025/2026 NPFL Season: Kun Khalifat FC Withdraws Amid Alleged Bias and Punitive Sanctions

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