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 […]
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 […]
Many followers of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) will say it is early days to talk about the title challenge. But I have chosen to start it anyway. However, the big question is ‘can Enyimba become the first side to reach double figures of NPFL title?’ Already we have […]
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 […]
Love it or hate it, the NPFL is still not a profitable venture for most participating clubs. This reality forces many teams to seek partnerships to lighten the financial burden of competing in the league. It always makes me wonder how privately owned clubs like Remo Stars manage to hold […]
Traditionally, away wins in the league are a precious treasure, cherished far more than any home team’s offensive masterpiece. When Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) Matchday results are published online, armchair pundits scour the scores, eagerly searching for that elusive away victory. It is their go-to metric to judge the […]
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 […]