Kun Khalifat drew 0-0 with Barau FC in NPFL Matchday 2, a game overshadowed by a pre-match bus incident that injured several Barau players before kick-off in Owerri.
Kun Khalifat and Barau FC shared the points in a goalless draw at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri, an NPFL Matchday 2 fixture overshadowed by a frightening pre-match incident involving the Barau FC team bus.
Barau FC’s delegation flew into Owerri Airport on the Saturday before the game, but their journey to the hotel was disrupted when the team bus developed a fault. General manager Dominic Iorfa said afterwards: “We flew into Owerri Airport on Saturday, but while driving from the airport, our bus developed a problem and zig-zagged from one side of the road to the other.” Several players sustained varying degrees of injury in the incident.
Despite the disruption to their preparations, Barau FC’s defence held firm, clearing the ball off the line three separate times to preserve a point. Neither side could find a breakthrough, and the game finished goalless. It means Kun Khalifat have now drawn both of their opening two matches of the 2026/27 season, while Barau FC — who opened their campaign with a win — were unable to make it back-to-back victories.
For Kun Khalifat, a second successive draw — following a goalless opener against Abia Warriors — leaves them unbeaten but still searching for their first win of the campaign. The club has been through plenty of upheaval off the pitch this pre-season: a new technical crew and management team were unveiled in August, and the club’s shareholders have confirmed they are seeking a buyer for a majority stake ahead of the new season.
For Barau FC, Iorfa praised his players’ resilience given the circumstances, and the point away from home ensures the club — one of this season’s more eye-catching newcomers after 14 signings over the summer — still has an unbeaten start to build on.
For more background on both clubs heading into the new season, see our Kun Khalifat club profile and Barau FC club profile in the NPFL Team Hub. For pre-season transfer context, see our Kun Khalifat 2026/27 transfer window breakdown and Barau FC 2026/27 transfer window breakdown.
What was the final score between Kun Khalifat and Barau FC?
Kun Khalifat and Barau FC drew 0-0 in their NPFL Matchday 2 fixture at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri.
Why was Barau FC’s preparation disrupted before the match?
Barau FC’s team bus developed a fault while driving from Owerri Airport to the hotel the day before the match, and several players sustained injuries in the incident.
How has Kun Khalifat started the 2026/27 NPFL season?
Kun Khalifat have drawn both of their opening two matches — 0-0 against Abia Warriors in their season opener, then 0-0 against Barau FC in Matchday 2.
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