Tag: Enyimba
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Ideye set for Enyimba return after injury layoff
Former Super Eagles forward, Brown Ideye is poised to make his return for Enyimba in their next league game after recovering from a minor injury, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ideye, 36, has missed Enyimba’s last two league matches but has resumed personal training in preparation for his comeback. ” Ideye is back in training after sustaining a…
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NPFL: Kano Pillars v Enyimba clash postponed indefinitely
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has postponed the highly-anticipated matchday 14 encounter between Kano Pillars and Enyimba, initially scheduled for Sunday, 1 December 2024, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The postponement is due to Enyimba’s upcoming CAF Confederation Cup commitment, the club announced on social media. Enyimba are set to face Egyptian side Al Masry in their…
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NPFL: Enyimba brace for tough battle at Bayelsa United
Enyimba head coach, Yemi Olanrewaju, is anticipating a fiercely contested encounter against Bayelsa United at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions, who defeated Bayelsa United at the same venue last season, are expecting a spirited response from their hosts. “We know it’s going to be…
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Al Masry eye Confederation Cup progress despite tough draw
Al Masry coach, Ali Maher has set his sights on qualifying for the next round of the Confederation Cup, despite being drawn alongside rivals Zamalek, Nigeria’s Enyimba International, and Mozambique’s Black Bulls, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Maher remains focused on advancing from the group stage. “Our objective is to advance to the next round, regardless of our…
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NPFL: Shooting Stars vow to bounce back against Enyimba
Shooting Stars defender, Gali Falke insists the team is fully focused on their next game against Enyimba, following two consecutive Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) defeats, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Oluyole Warriors will host nine-time NPFL champions Enyimba at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan on Sunday. Falke acknowledged the disappointment of recent losses but promised…
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NPFL: Elijah Akanni predicts tough Rivers United’s clash
Enyimba midfielder Elijah Akanni is bracing himself for a fiercely contested encounter against Rivers United on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions visit the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, seeking to upset the unbeaten hosts. Akanni holds Rivers United’s technical crew, led by his former coach Yemi Olanrewaju, in high…
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NPFL: Enyimba target league momentum against Lobi Stars
Enyimba head coach Yemi Olanrewaju has urged his team to shift focus to their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign, following their CAF Confederation Cup group stage qualification, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The People’s Elephant secured a thrilling victory over Burkina Faso’s Etoile Filante on Sunday, but Yemi insists they must now concentrate on domestic success. “We…
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NPFL reschedule Enyimba vs Akwa United clash
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced a new date for the rescheduled matchday 3 fixture between Enyimba and Akwa United, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The encounter, initially set for Sunday, 22 September, will now take place on Wednesday, 2 October, at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba. NPFL Chief Operating Officer Davidson Owumi confirmed the…
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Enyimba arrive Uyo for CAF Confederation Cup preparations
Nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions Enyimba FC have arrived in Uyo to begin training preparations for their CAF Confederation Cup clash against Burkina Faso’s Etoile Filante, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The second leg of the second preliminary round tie is scheduled to be held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on 22 September. The first leg…
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NPFL Reschedules matchday two fixtures for Rangers and Enyimba
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced that it will reschedule matchdays for two encounters involving Rangers and Enyimba, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The matches, originally set for Sunday, September 15, have been moved to Wednesday, September 25, due to the teams’ CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup commitments. Rangers, scheduled to face Ikorodu City…
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‘Enyimba ready for Heartland clash’ Coach Yemi speaks confidently
Enyimba technical adviser Olanrewaju Yemi has declared his team’s readiness for their Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) encounter against Heartland on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The People’s Elephant will travel to the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri to face the Naze Millionaires, who are eager to kick-start their campaign on a positive note. Yemi acknowledged the…
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Abdullahi rejoins Enyimba
Nigeria Premier Football League side Enyimba have announced the return of midfielder Fatai Abdullahi to the club, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Abdullahi, who previously played for Enyimba during the 2022-23 NPFL season, helped the People’s Elephant win the league title that year. The 28-year-old had brief stints with Rivers United and Rwandan side Etoile de L’est before…
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Enyimba: Coach Yemi embraces pressure and demand for Success
New appointed Enyimba head coach, Olarenwaju Yemi has acknowledged the pressure that comes with being the manager of the Nigerian giants while he he’s confident of in his ability to deliver results, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Olarenwaju on his appointment as the gaffer after spending three years as an assistant at the club believes he understands the…
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Experienced defender Ifeanyi Anaemena returns to Remo Stars
Nigeria Premier Football League side Remo Stars have re-signed defender, Ifeanyi Anaemena, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Anaemena previously played for Remo Stars during the 2022-23 NPFL season and has now returned to the Ikenne-based club from Abia Warriors. The experienced defender, who has also played for Enyimba and had a brief stint in Saudi Arabia with Al…
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Rangers overtakes Enyimba in race to sign Onyekachi Okafor
Nigeria Premier Football League champions, Rangers, are in pole position to sign Heartland forward Onyekachi Okafor, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports, Rangers have initiated talks with Okafor, who impressed with five goals for Heartland last season in the NPFL. The 30-year-old forward is expected to compete with veteran striker Godwin Obaje for a starting spot. If signed, Okafor’s…
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Chukwudi Nwodu leave Rangers, set to join Enyimba
Chukwudi Nwodu, captain of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Rangers, has parted ways with the club following the expiration of his contract, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The midfielder led the Flying Antelopes to win the NPFL title last season and is now in talks to join nine-time NPFL champions Enyimba. Enyimba is strengthening its…
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Yemi Olanrewaju set for contract extension
Young tactician, Yemi Olanrewaju is expected to sign a contract as the head coach of Enyimba on today, Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Olanrewaju took the reins on an interim basis in May after his boss, Finidi George left the team for the Super Eagles job and has now been offered the role full-time. The 32-year-old had…
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“Honestly speaking, we are struggling mentally” Coach Yemi cries out
Enyimba head coach, Olarenwaju Yemi has revealed the mental state of his players since the nerve recking and drama filled title decider against eventual Nigeria Premier Football League winners, Enugu Rangers, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The NPFL matchday 35 encounter in Enugu apart from being a derby (Oriental Derby) was the a top of the table class…
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NPFL: Coach Yemi urges team to secure continental slot
Enyimba head coach, Olanrewaju Yemi, has emphasized the importance of winning their final match of the season against Plateau United, stating that nothing less than a win will do, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Aba giants are currently third on the league table with 60 points just one more than Shooting Stars in fourth. After losing to…
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Update: NPFL reschedules matchday 37 fixtures
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced that eight fixtures for matchday 37 have been rescheduled, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Matches except Sporting Lagos and Enyimba, as well as Bayelsa United and Shooting Stars will now take place on Saturday, June 15, instead of the originally planned date of Sunday, June 16. The unaffected matches will proceed…