Good morning, Guys
For those of us who live in a house with other humans, there is always that moment right before everyone else wakes up when you are all by yourself. Still, quiet, serene. A lot can happen in these moments. A prayer for the new day, planning the day’s activities, or maybe just thinking about life.
Today is one of those days. I have maybe an hour before my yard people wake up. And as usual, Enyimba thoughts are among the first to arrive. Not just what to share on the blog, but the current state of the club and how things can truly get better.
I could go on and on about my love and passion for the club, but that is not news to you. Neither is the madness that is the current management, or the painful truth that we no longer attract the best players in the country, simply because we do not offer them decent pay or a proper welfare structure.
It feels like being in a relationship with someone who once meant the whole world to you. But now, fight after fight, it seems like parting ways might be the right call. Still, you cannot leave, because deep down, you are hoping things will change and go back to how they used to be.
Enyimba has pulled out of the Eko International Cup. Some internal disagreement involving the coaching crew, finances, and the caliber of players available means cowardly staying absent is the route the club has chosen. Perhaps Abia Warriors should have been invited instead. At least their governor ensures players are paid promptly.
As I got wind of what transpired, a wave of concern swept through me. I thought about last season, our trip to Maiduguri, and the one against Black Bulls Maputo. The failed logistics, the rushed and unplanned exits, the dreadful travel conditions. And now I genuinely worry for the season ahead.
The silver lining is that the club now has a little more time to keep things running behind the scenes, pretending all is well while trying to quietly put out the fires burning in the background. But things will not magically fix themselves. What we need now is a series of smart and intentional decisions.
Like a hurt lover, I am still hoping this girlfriend has a change of heart. We cannot possibly be at the point of no return. She must miss the good old days, surely? Or has she changed so much that she is no longer the girl I once loved?
Back tomorrow.
‘EnyimbaEnyi
Blog Comment Creation GuideThis really captures the heartbreak of loving a club that seems to be losing its soul. That comparison to a relationship in decline hit home—because with Enyimba, it’s not just about football, it’s about identity. Maybe the bigger question is whether the people running the club still feel that same emotional connection.
I really connected with the metaphor of a relationship on the rocks. It’s tough when you feel like you’re stuck in something, hoping things will turn around, but at the same time, you’re aware of how much it’s changed. I think many fans feel that way right now about the club.