No doubt, Clinton Jephtha’s double strike will be the most talked about after Enyimba’s supreme 3-1 win at rivals Heartland over the weekend, but new boy Ifeanyi Ihemekwele surely made an instant impact in the game. At 63 minutes when Heartland were leading 1-0 through Suraj Lawal’s goal 10 minutes […]
What a way to kick off the week/season! For eight long years, Heartland FC were the thorn in our side, always seeming to be more seasoned and ready for an Oriental Derby. They had a knack for grinding out results. But in the last three encounters—perhaps since Anyansi-Agwu’s departure—Heartland have […]
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 […]
So, someone asked me yesterday why I “hated” Heartland FC. Honestly, I was taken aback. I mean, I practically lived in Owerri during my university days, and the Dan Anyiam Stadium was my go-to spot for everything—Heartland matches included. How could I possibly hate a club with ties so close […]
Enyimba is facing a familiar challenge as they begin their new NPFL campaign without last season’s top scorer, Chijioke Mbaoma. This marks the second year in a row the team has lost their leading goal-scorer, following Chukwuemeka Obioma’s departure after his impressive performance in the 2022/23 season. With Mbaoma’s departure, […]
Starting the season against familiar foes is always an interesting one and it’s even more satisfying when they’re crosstown neighbors we dominated last season. It gets even better when they’re the favorites of our founding father. Yes, we’re talking about Heartland FC, who are back in the NPFL, despite being […]
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 […]
Baring any last minute change, the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League season will return on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Fans of the top clubs in the country will hope this is their “lucky year” and that they can bring home the most coveted Trophy. For us, it is same- except […]
Enyimba FC has announced the signing of goalkeeper Asibe Nathaniel from Sporting Lagos! The experienced shot-stopper has joined the People’s Elephant on a mission to help the team achieve greatness, both domestically and continentally. Asibe promised to bring his expertise and dedication to the team, stating, “I’m excited to join […]
Eze Ekwutoziam and Chibueze Izuogu On The Brink of Signing for Norwegian Club Enyimba midfielders, Eze Ekwutoziam and Chibueze Izuogu are on the brink of signing for a Norwegian Club. The duo traveled to Norway last week. The pair played in the friendly game against FC Kallon of Sierra Leone, […]