Kun Khalifat Football Club (KKFC) has secured its place in the prestigious Super 8 stage of the ongoing Nigeria National League (NNL) 2024/25 season, emerging as the third team to qualify out of the 36 competing clubs.

 

The club’s founder and leading figure, Kun Khalifat, took to social media shortly after their qualification was confirmed, expressing heartfelt gratitude and renewed determination for what lies ahead.

 

“Out of 36 teams, we were the 3rd to qualify to the Super 8 of the ongoing NNL 2024/25. Able God, we are grateful,” Khalifat wrote. “It’s time to plan more smartly and work even harder so we can crown all our efforts this season and put smiles on everyone who has ever believed in us. KKFC!”

 

The Super 8 stage is a critical point in the NNL, as it determines which teams gain promotion to the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL), the country’s top-flight football competition. KKFC’s qualification reflects the club’s rapid growth and commitment to long-term development.

 

In his message, Khalifat also took time to acknowledge the club’s growing community of supporters.

 

“All thanks to our beloved fans and supporters. Congratulations to us all.”

 

The club has built a loyal fan base both within and beyond its home region, with fans taking pride in the club’s grassroots-driven rise. Social media platforms have since been buzzing with celebratory messages and well wishes, marking this qualification as one of the club’s most significant milestones.

With the Super 8 now in sight, KKFC’s technical crew and players are expected to enter a new phase of focused preparation. Club sources say the next few weeks will be pivotal, as the team sharpens tactics, improves fitness, and studies potential opponents.

 

Football analysts believe KKFC has a strong chance of earning promotion, citing the team’s solid form throughout the season and their organized playing style.

 

“They’ve shown consistency, discipline, and hunger,” says football analyst Kola Owolabi. “If they keep this up, they’ll not only challenge in the Super 8—they could very well finish the job and go all the way.”

 

Founded with a vision to nurture local talent and offer a new standard of professionalism in the lower tiers of Nigerian football, KKFC’s rise has been closely followed by stakeholders in the football community. Their inclusion in the Super 8 is a testament to how a well-run club, backed by community and vision, can disrupt the traditional order.

 

As anticipation builds for the final stages of the NNL, Kun Khalifat and his squad now face their biggest test yet—turning promise into promotion. One thing is clear: KKFC is no longer just an underdog story—they are contenders with purpose.