Super Eagles legend and Enyimba chairman, Nwankwo Kanu, has called on the club’s eight new recruits to help re-establish the People’s Elephant as a dominant force ahead of their Eko Preseason Showdown. Kanu, speaking with, praised the mix of top-flight Nigerian talent and continental experience as key to reviving Enyimba’s fortunes.
Among the additions are forward Junior Lokosa from Sporting Lagos, midfielder Gozie Umeh and Opeoluwa Olufemi from Sunshine Stars, defender Afolanyan Peters and Quadiri Olusunkanmi from Heartland, plus Solomon Onome, Nelson Micheal, and Ebube Micheal.
“These players bring experience, skill and passion,” Kanu stated. “They must now show it on the pitch and take Enyimba back to where we belong”. The Eko Preseason Showdown, set to feature top NPFL and continental sides, will be Enyimba’s first test under their revamped squad and new coach Stanley Eguma.
Kanu’s ambition aligns with the broader strategy strengthen the squad, deliver results, and revive the winning culture at Aba’s most successful club. Fans will be watching closely as the new-look Enyimba seeks to set the tone early in Lagos.
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We welcome the proactive steps taken by Kanu and Enyimba’s hierarchy. After a disappointing CAF Confederation Cup campaign and mid-table NPFL form, decisive rebuild was essential. Bringing in eight players including proven NPFL and continental names signals a shift from rhetoric to action.
But signings alone won’t bring trophies. The spotlight is now on the Eko Preseason Showdown. That tournament represents more than preparation it’s a launchpad. If the new recruits blend seamlessly, it would mark a powerful statement of intent.
Kanu’s challenge expects immediate returns: passion must translate to performance. The club’s leadership must match ambition with tactical clarity and squad unity. Under Stanley Eguma, transferred talent must gel quickly.We believe that this period is pivotal. Rebuilding Enyimba’s winning identity requires more than marquee names—it demands cohesion and results under pressure. The Eko Showdown is the litmus test. If Enyimba impresses there, it sets the stage for a resurgence. We share the belief that this squad can and must rise and that in Lagos lies the first step back to glory.
Did You Know?
- Enyimba earned ₦600 million (~$400,000) for finishing third in their 2024/25 CAF Confederation Cup group.
- In early 2024, Kanu rewarded the squad ₦2 million after a 4–1 league win over Rivers United.
- Enyimba’s 2024/25 NPFL campaign saw head coach Yemi Olanrewaju replaced by Stanley Eguma in December.
- Between August and December 2024, Kanu’s leadership saw 13 players leave as part of a squad overhaul.
- A partnership with Norway’s HamKam FC was established under Kanu to boost youth development and coaching standards.
