Enyimba FC have officially opened negotiations with coach Stanley Eguma regarding a new contract ahead of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The former Rivers United boss stepped in mid-season during the 2024/2025 campaign, replacing 33 year old Yemi Olanrewaju on a short-term deal.
During his brief tenure, Eguma guided the People’s Elephant to three away victories and a respectable sixth-place finish with 55 points. His performance has reportedly impressed the club’s management, who initiated contract discussions on Friday, June 6.
Eguma, who also served as an assistant coach during Enyimba’s 2004 CAF Champions League triumph, has submitted his personal terms for review. According to insiders, Enyimba officials are still reviewing his proposals, particularly regarding contract duration.
“It was like a marathon meeting. Eguma submitted his personal demands, which Enyimba want time to study,” a source familiar with the talks told Yohaig NG. The club and coach are expected to resume negotiations shortly.
Editorial
Enyimba’s decision to pursue a longer-term deal with Stanley Eguma feels both pragmatic and promising. In Nigerian football, short term fixes are too often the norm but here, Enyimba may be showing a desire for stability, and perhaps even legacy building. Eguma has already proven he can deliver results under pressure, and the team’s turnaround under his guidance reflects that.
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What makes this potential deal particularly appealing is the context: Eguma is not a stranger to Enyimba’s culture. As an assistant during their 2004 CAF Champions League victory, he understands the club’s DNA—its hunger for continental relevance, its demand for domestic dominance, and its fiercely loyal fan base. He’s not just stepping into a job; he’s returning to a mission.
Still, the caution being shown by the Enyimba board in reviewing Eguma’s terms is worth applauding. Success on the pitch must be mirrored by sensible decisions off it. Contract duration, performance clauses, and long-term goals should all be clearly defined if Enyimba are serious about returning to the top.
This negotiation could be the start of something meaningful for Nigerian club football where a coach is valued for more than a quick fix, and where continuity becomes a strategy, not a risk.
Did You Know?
- Stanley Eguma is one of the longest-serving coaches in Nigerian top-flight football, having managed Rivers United (and formerly Dolphins FC) for over a decade.
- Enyimba are Nigeria’s most successful club, with a record nine NPFL titles and two CAF Champions League trophies (2003 and 2004).
- The 2024/25 NPFL season marked the first time in three years that Enyimba failed to finish in the top four.
- Eguma’s three away wins in half a season matched Enyimba’s total away wins in the first half of the campaign under his predecessor.
- Enyimba’s last full-time Nigerian coach to win a league title was Kadiri Ikhana, who led them to CAF glory and domestic success in the early 2000s.
