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 […]
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 […]
The talented midfielder, Izuogu Chibueze, has completed a season-long loan move to Moldovan National Division side CSF Spartanii. The highly-rated Nigerian midfielder, born on May 3, 2005, will spend the 2024/2025 campaign with the Moldovan National Division outfit, gaining invaluable experience and exposure in European football at just 19 years […]
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 […]