Barau FC head coach Eugene Agagbe says the Kano club have set their sights on achieving big things in the 2026/27 EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League season, Completesports.com reports.
Barau FC, who are competing in the Nigerian top flight for the second successive season, made an impressive start to the new campaign with a commanding 3-1 victory over Nasarawa United at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, on Sunday, August 30.
The Maliya Boys will look to build on that encouraging result when they face Kun Khalifat FC at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, on Sunday (today).
Both clubs gained promotion to the NPFL following impressive performances at the 2024/25 Nigeria National League, NNL, Super 8 playoffs held at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State.
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Agagbe Targets Bigger Achievement
Agagbe, a former Lobi Stars head coach, believes the experience gained from Barau FC’s debut season in the top flight has put the club in a stronger position to compete for bigger honours this term.
“Last season, we tested the waters in the NPFL. It wasn’t a bad experience because finishing eighth with 52 points is not a poor result for a team making its debut in the top flight,” Agagbe said.
“Now, with the experience we gathered last season, I don’t think dreaming big should be considered over-ambitious.
“It is not going to be a stroll in the park. All the teams are well prepared and we are also ready.
“We will try to give our ultimate best in every single game, believing that with God on our side, our efforts will be crowned with success.”
By Sab Osuji
