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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHe sent me parts of the script to preview, and I did read a little. But I stopped. Like a good meal, I wanted to wait until it was fully ready before diving in properly. I also shared some contacts that could help with his research. If this story was going to be told, it had to reflect as many lived experiences as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One thing Solace made very clear was his audience. This book wasn\u2019t written for the seniors who lived through those years. It was for the younger generation; those who were too young, or not even born, when Enyimba ruled Africa. We all know the headlines: Enyimba, the only Nigerian club to win the CAF Champions League in 2003 and 2004. Elusive tells the story behind those headlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The amount of work Solace put into speaking with former players, officials, and key figures is remarkable. I love Enyimba deeply, but I won\u2019t lie; I don\u2019t have that level of investigative patience. From the club\u2019s early beginnings to its historic rise, the roles of Governor Orji Uzor Kalu and Chief Felix Anyansi Agwu, the personalities, the politics, the pressure; it\u2019s all there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some people chose not to speak with him. And honestly, I\u2019m glad he didn\u2019t force it. Their voices might have shifted the tone of the book. Instead, what we get is a narrative that feels honest, focused, and free from unnecessary political correctness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of my favourite parts is how Solace also captured moments like this. Imagine being at Kadiri Ikhana\u2019s training sessions, watching him publicly scold Ogbonnaya Okemmiri while privately encouraging his tough tackling style. Or reading about the different coaches who each played a role in shaping Enyimba\u2019s golden era. Excellent work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then there\u2019s the famous mystery many fans have asked about over the years; the absence of photos of Enyimba lifting the CAF Champions League trophy in 2003. Elusive explains it. That chaotic night in Ismailia, the post-match tension, and why a proper trophy presentation never happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Think about it. Enyimba won Africa\u2019s biggest prize, but never got the chance to pose with it. If we hadn\u2019t retained the title in 2004, history would have looked very different. Solace paints that night vividly, and it stays with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is not just a book for Enyimba fans. Anyone who truly loves Nigerian football should own a copy. It is the kind of book you keep for the future. And I must also say thank you to one of my team members, Chief Nnanna Kalu, for his valuable contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So there you have it; my thoughts on Elusive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why haven\u2019t you gotten your copy yet? We\u2019re offering a 50 percent discount to ten people using our promo code. We\u2019ll share it tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oh, and one more thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On my second night reading the book, I dreamt of David Tyavkase. I was cleaning his boots. What does it mean? I have no idea. Any dream interpreters here?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Enyimba Enyi.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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