Top of the morning!
As the year winds down, the buzz of activities around us is undeniable. But before we wave goodbye to 2024, there’s still one last curtain call for our beloved Enyimba FC.
Speaking of Enyimba, have you noticed how passionately this blog follows the team? It’s a love so deep that it sparks all kinds of emotions. Some fans appreciate our no-nonsense critiques, recognizing them as well-meaning calls for improvement. Others, well, they think we’re out to stir trouble. But let’s be clear: every criticism here comes from a place of love for the badge.
Now, let’s address the elephant in the room (pun fully intended): our club is stuck in a rut. And while we’ve heard all the excuses, the truth is this—there’s no better time to begin our climb back to prominence than the January transfer window.
So far this season, we’ve only lost four times across all competitions. Sounds decent, right? Well, not so fast. That stat also highlights the mediocrity holding us back. Why? Because we’ve only managed five wins in total, and an ocean of draws has turned our season into a snooze-fest. Meanwhile, our domestic rivals are making us look pedestrian, racking up 7–8 home wins already.
The core of our problem? Goals. Or more accurately, the lack of them. We’ve struggled to convert chances all season, and while the arrival of Brown Ideye brings a glimmer of hope, it’s naïve to think one player can carry the weight of this club’s redemption. Sure, Ideye’s experience is a massive asset, but let’s not fool ourselves: it takes a village—or in this case, a squad.
This transfer window cannot be business as usual. The days of signing players for the sake of numbers must end. Deadwood needs to be cleared out—ethically, of course, because we’ve had enough fines already—and the squad needs quality. Not mediocrity. Enyimba-level quality.
I have seen alot of posts out there calling for Coach Yema’s head. I think that is uncalled for and someday I’ll dedicate a post assessing his position. Truth is, with the current setup at Enyimba, even Liverpool’s Slot or Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta will struggle at Enyimba. Perhaps I’ll really dedicate a full blog post to “How we can attract the best legs”.
Finally, it’s time for the Sporting Director to roll up his sleeves and truly earn his position. Sit with the coaches, the trainers, the players—heck, even the kit manager if necessary—and hammer out a blueprint for success. Call it “The Enyimba Model” if you like, but it has to be deliberate, focused, and worthy of the club’s stature.
If we play our cards right, 2024 will end with a smile, and 2025 will be the year we reclaim our throne.
Get it right, Enyimba, and joy will return to Aba.
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