Nigeria, Feb. 5 -- Kun Khalifat FC are back in the Nigeria Premier Football League barley 24 hours after announcing their withdrawal from the country's elite division

The club on Thursday confirmed they have reversed their decision to withdraw from the NPFL and will resume participation with immediate effect following fresh discussions with league authorities.

The Owerri-based club had announced their withdrawal late Wednesday, citing what they described as excessive and non-transparent sanctions imposed by the NPFL.

Less than 24 hours later, the club confirmed its return after what it called "positive discussions" with the League Management Board.

In an official statement released on Thursday and signed by the club's Chief Executive ...