El Kanemi coach Aliyu Zubairu is confident in his young squad following their 2-0 victory over Abia Warriors in the President’s Federation Cup final, securing their first title in 32 years, as reported by Sportblog247.com.

Zubairu guided El Kanemi to their triumph at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, with Nasiru Salihu scoring a brace to seal the win. Despite playing in the lower tiers last season, El Kanemi’s promotion and Federation Cup success now see them preparing for the CAF Confederations Cup, alongside Nigeria’s top teams like Enyimba.

With a squad predominantly comprised of young players typical in lower Nigerian football leagues, Zubairu remains optimistic about their ability to compete on the continental stage.

“If Messi and Neymar could break through at such a young age, why not our players?” Zubairu remarked in a statement reflecting his trust in youthful talent, per 54footballx.

While acknowledging the potential of older players, Zubairu emphasized the importance of nurturing young talent for future success, citing understanding of the game over age as crucial in football.

Despite his confidence in the squad, Zubairu acknowledged the need for El Kanemi to strengthen their current lineup for upcoming challenges in both domestic and continental competitions.

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