Julius OkorieTwo-time Champions League winners, Enyimba, are desperate to get back to winning ways after a string of poor results across competitions.
The Aba based side has consequently announced the sacking of Coach Yemi Olanrewaju while replacing him with veteran and former Rivers United coach, Stanley Eguma.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelOlanrewaju’s tenure came to an abrupt end on Saturday, as the club’s management expressed their dissatisfaction with the recent result
The People’s Elephants have struggled considerably, going winless in their last eight matches across all competitions. This unsettling streak represents the longest period without a victory for the Nigerian giants in two decades. In the last five matches involving league and CAF Confederation Cup matches, the team could not pick a win both home and away. Only a 2-2 draw against Zamalek could be said to be a spirited effort.
Stanley Eguma considered one of the longest reigning coach of the Nigerian premier league, steps into this challenging role with the Peoples Elephant hoping to bank on his wealth of experince both in the local league and continental clashes.
Eguma’s first assignment will be welcoming Insurance of Benin in continuation of the league on Monday, December 31. At the continental level Enyimba has a date with visiting Black Bulls Maputo January 5 and Al Masry, January 12 all in the CAF Confederation Cup. This will be Eguma’s second ‘missionary’ return to Enyimba.
Abia Warriors disarmed Bayelsa United on Saturday in Yenagoa, thanks to a 35th minute goal scored by Sheddy Kenneth.
In some of the Matchday 19 matches lined up for today December 29, 2024 across the country, reigning champions Rangers international will be guests to Niger Tornadoes, Elkanemi Warriors settle scores with Kano Pillars in northern derby, Lobi Stars welcome Heartland led by birthday boy Emmanuel Amuneke, while Shooting Stars entertain Kwara United at the Adamasingba Stadium, Ibadan.
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Meanwhile, Nasarawa United and Rivers United have been summoned to participate in a formal inquest following a series of troubling incidents that took place during their matchday 18 fixture at the Lafia City Stadium last Sunday. The match ended in a 1-1 draw with Rivers United reportedly facing physical attacks afterwards by a yet to be identified individuals.
The ugly incident had prompted NPFL to open up enquiry with a view to determining what actually happend so as to employ the hammer if necessary.
Recall that the NPFL was very strict in dishing out punishment over misconduct last season.
Head of Operations of the League Management Board Davidson Owumi in a chat with Primebusiness.africa, re-affirmed the league resolve to stamp out misconduct in the league adding that clubs that fall foul of the rules will not be spared.
“Clubs that fall foul of the rules of course will be punished but for those who play by the rules, there is nothing to worry about” he said while responding to a question as to whether the league board will continue to Wield the big stick this season.
Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.
