Enyimba carries burden of goal drought into CAFCC group stage

"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 now failed to score in their last five matches in…

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Goalie Asibe Saves The Day And Eyes Cementing First Place.

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 and dedication. Prior to joining the People's Elephant, he played…

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Coach Yema Laments NPFL Talent Drain

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 Filante: "Our defense was solid, but we missed scoring chances."…

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