“We must find a way to score goals,” those were the exact words of Enyimba head coach Yemi Olanrewaju, popularly called Yema, after his team failed to defeat Burkina Faso’s Étoile Filante de Ouagadougou in open play in the CAF Confederation Cup playoff. The two-time CAF Champions League winners have […]
Enyimba FC’s recent heroics in the CAF Confederation Cup can be attributed, in part, to the exceptional goalkeeping of Nathaniel Asibe. His impressive performance against Etoile Filante has endeared him to fans and cemented his place in the team. Asibe’s journey to Enyimba FC is a testament to his perseverance […]
After Enyimba’s CAF Confederation Cup win, Coach Yemi Olarenwaju voiced concerns about the Nigerian Premier Football League’s talent drain. “We develop top goal scorers, but they’re gone when we need them most,” Olarenwaju said. “It’s not just Enyimba’s problem; it’s a league-wide issue.” He also noted Enyimba’s struggles against Etoile […]
Enyimba FC qualified for the CAF Confederation Cup group stages, after a hard-fought 3-2 penalty shootout victory over Etoile Filante, in Uyo. The People’s Elephants started strongly, creating early chances. Daga’s second-minute free kick didn’t trouble Mare, while Atule missed a flick-on from Uwana’s long throw in the sixth minute. […]
Remember that jingle from back in the day—the one that hyped up our CAF Champions League games and rallied the fans to flood the stadium? There was a line that always stuck with me:“…bịanụ lere, bịanụ lere Enyimba agbagbuola Bakili Bullets…”Oh, those were the glory days when we thrashed Bakili […]
Whenever he walks into a sporting complex, especially at the Enyimba Stadium, fans and friends cheer him on “star coach, star coach” and he smiles waves, sometimes in his usual dramatic way or calmly. Yemi Olanrewaju, Enyimba’s coach is on the brink of doing star coach “things,” Etoile Filante stands […]
Enyimba’s CAF Confederation Cup crucial return leg game against Burkina Faso’s Étoile Filante and their Matchday 3 fixture in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) against Akwa United is just three days apart. Surely this is a concern for Enyimba head coach Yemi Olanrewaju also known as Yema as he […]
Good Morning, Beloved Enyimba Disciples! We’ve set up camp in Uyo, and all eyes are on the must-win showdown this Sunday against Étoile Filante de Ouagadougou. The Godswill Akpabio Stadium will host the battle at 4 pm. If you’re like me, memories of our last continental outing at this venue […]
This Sunday, Enyimba FC faces off against Etoile Filante of Burkina Faso at Uyo’s Godswill Akpabio Stadium. The stakes are high, with a spot in the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup on the line. A win would propel the Elephants into the prestigious group stages, and the team […]
Many followers of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) will say it is early days to talk about the title challenge. But I have chosen to start it anyway. However, the big question is ‘can Enyimba become the first side to reach double figures of NPFL title?’ Already we have […]