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 […]
In the last 30 years, the rivalry between Heartland and Enyimba has grown in the NPFL. This Sunday’s fixture will be the 54th league meeting between both sides. I look back at what I have witnessed as my top meetings between both clubs. Heartland 2-3 Enyimba (March 10, 2012) This […]
The New Season is finally here and unsurprisingly, expectations and hopes are well, high – as you would expect for a club of this Pedigree. Club Chaiman, Kanu Nwankwo is in his second year in charge having replaced Chief Anyansi-Agwu several moons ago. As many Enyimba fans would agree, changes […]
Our next opponents in the CAF Confederations Cup, Etoile Filante d’Ouagadougou, may come with the name “Shooting Stars,” but let’s be honest—we’re not here to make wishes on falling stars. We’re here to stamp our authority and remind everyone what Enyimba FC is. They should ask their namesake from Ibadan. […]