Happy Tuesday, everyone! You ever notice how Tuesdays kind of get lost in the shuffle? Mondays get all the attention for being the start of the grind, Wednesdays are hailed as “hump day,” Thursdays are all about reflection and throwbacks, and then the weekend vibes kick off on Friday. But […]
“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 […]
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 […]
Morning guys, its a short one for you today. It’s a big week for the Elephants! After a spirited 0-0 draw against Etoile Filante in Bamako, the team is back home to prepare for the crucial return leg on Sunday. This home game at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium is a […]
The moment we have been waiting for has arrived. The Elephants are back to the continent and this time, they are playing in Mali against Etoile Filante de Ouagadougou. What do we really know about this about this club and how they have been preparing for this game? Let us […]
Fresh from our season-opening victory in Owerri, the focus understandably has to shift to bigger things. The CAF Confederations Cup final preliminary round is upon us, and this Saturday, we face Étoile Filante of Burkina Faso in Mali. It’s another huge test, and the message from Coach Yemi Olarenwaju, better […]