Enyimba
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Enyimba International Football Club, or simply Enyimba, is a Nigeria
n football (soccer) club based in the city of Aba
which plays in the Nigerian Premier League
. Their name means People's Elephant in Igbo language
and is also the nickname used for the city of Aba. Founded in 1976, the club rose to prominence in the 2000s and is considered the most successful Nigerian football club as they won two African Champions League
titles, six Nigerian championships and two Federation Cup
s since 2001.
, a province in southeast Nigeria. In August 1991 Imo State was divided further and the Abia State
was created from the part of Imo which included the city of Aba, Enyimba's hometown, so the new state's government took over as owners of Enyimba.
In the 1970s and 1980s Enyimba struggled to make a notable impact as the traditional powerhouses such as Enugu Rangers
, Shooting Stars, Bendel Insurance and local rivals Iwuanyanwu Nationale
dominated Nigerian football. Enyimba's rise to fame began in 1990 when the Professional League was inaugurated.
In their first season in the top division Enyimba finished 13th out of 16 clubs, winning just five out of 30 games with a goal difference 25–36. In the following season they won eight games but still finished 15th with 36 points, just one point short from escaping relegation behind Stationery Stores
, and were relegated to second level for the 1992 season. Enyimba then stayed in the second level
for the next two seasons before winning promotion in 1993, finishing first with 29 wins out of 46 games, winning a record 96 points with a goal difference 64–25, with most goals scored and fewest goals conceded in the 24-team league.
Back in top level, their string of good results continued, and they finished the 1994 season third, behind BCC Lions
and Shooting Stars, missing out on a spot in the 1995 CAF Cup
on goal difference. After a mediocre 1995 season, they won fourth place in 1996, before a series of inconsistent result saw them narrowly escaping relegation on goal difference in 1997 and finishing seventh in 1998.
was elected Governor of Abia State in the first democratic elections held in the country after several years of military rule. Kalu then proceeded to ensure generous funding for the local team and appointed Felix Anyansi Agwu as the new chairman of the club, who in turn appointed Godwin Koko Uwa as the club's first coach in the new era.
The appointment soon returned results, with Uwa leading Enyimba to their first Nigerian championship title in the 2001 season, as well as winning the Nigerian Super Cup in October 2001 by beating Dolphins FC 2–0 in Maiduguri
. Their first silverware marked the beginning of a period of Enyimba's dominance in Nigerian football.
The People's Elephant experienced international football for the first time in August 2001, when they were invited to play Internazionale
at San Siro
in a charity friendly which marked the return of Ronaldo
after a 21-month injury layoff and saw Enyimba thrashed 7–0 with four goals from Christian Vieri
.
They also had their first appearance in a continental competition in the 2002 CAF Champions League. Due to the lack of a good playing ground at their base in Aba, the club played their home matches in Calabar
, a neighbouring town and the capital of the Cross River State
. After winning the first round tie against Étoile Filante Ouagadougou
5–3 on aggregate, they were knocked out in the second round by the 1998 Champions ASEC Mimosas
of Côte d'Ivoire
.
The defeat proved to be another turning point in the history of the club as it was the main cause for the club's rebuilding of what used to be a substandard playing pitch into the Enyimba International Stadium
, a 15,000 capacity stadium equipped with floodlights, electronic scoreboard and covered seats, which was later inspected by the CAF president Issa Hayatou
and was officially approved for that year's CAF Champions League matches.
The club went on to win their second successive Nigerian title in 2002, and then became the first Nigerian club to win the continent's premier international club competition in the 2003 CAF Champions League by beating Ismaily of Egypt
2–1 on aggregate, under coach Kadiri Ikhana
. This was also the first time since 1988 that a Nigerian club had reached the final of the competition. Several key players from Enyimba's 2003 continental success have since gone on to play for Nigeria
, including Vincent Enyeama
, Muri Ogunbiyi
, Obinna Nwaneri
and Onyekachi Okonkwo
.
Enyimba then successfully defended their title as won their second consecutive African Champions League title in 2004, beating Tunisia
's Étoile du Sahel
in the finals. After finishing runners-up in the national championship in 2004 (behind Dolphins FC), Enyimba won the Double
in 2005, winning their fourth Nigerian championship and their first Nigerian Cup
.
, Enyimba won the best team in Africa award while coach Kadiri emerged the best coach. In 2004, the club retained the best coach award while the club's first choice goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama
won the Champions league player of the year.
These two Champions league victories in the hands of North African teams, plus the second CAF Super Cup
against Accra Hearts of Oak finally brought Enyimba to the limelight of African football.
The team recently signed a $300,000 uniform deal with Joma
.
The Enyimba stadium records a sell-out in all its matches, both local and international.
to lift the 2009 Federation Cup and qualified for the CAF Confederation Cup 2010.
Chief Coach
Asst. Coach
Goalkeeper Trainer
Team Manager
National Coordinator
Physiotherapist
Welfare Officer
Team Nurse
Emeka Ezeugo
Chimeremueze Wokonko James Obiorah
Pascal Ojigwe
Sam Okoye
Ajibade Omolade
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
n football (soccer) club based in the city of Aba
Aba, Nigeria
Aba is a city and a big trading center in Abia State, southern Nigeria, located on the Aba River. Aba was established by the Igbo People of Nigeria as a market town and then later a military post was placed there by the British colonial administration in 1901...
which plays in the Nigerian Premier League
Nigerian Premier League
The Nigeria Premier League is the highest level of domestic Nigerian football. It is fed into by the two First Division groups: the Nigerian Division 1-A and Nigerian Division 1-B. It is organized by the Nigeria Football Association. The NPL Chairman is Davidson Owunmi.- History :The league was...
. Their name means People's Elephant in Igbo language
Igbo language
Igbo , or Igbo proper, is a native language of the Igbo people, an ethnic group primarily located in southeastern Nigeria. There are approximately 20 million speakers that are mostly in Nigeria and are primarily of Igbo descent. Igbo is a national language of Nigeria. It is written in the Latin...
and is also the nickname used for the city of Aba. Founded in 1976, the club rose to prominence in the 2000s and is considered the most successful Nigerian football club as they won two African Champions League
CAF Champions League
The CAF Champions League is an annual international club football competition run by the Confederation of African Football . The top club sides from Africa's football leagues are invited to participate in this competition, which is the premier club football competition on the continent and the...
titles, six Nigerian championships and two Federation Cup
Nigerian FA Cup
The Nigerian FA Cup is the main football single-elimination tournament in Nigeria. It was created in 1945 as the "Governor's Cup", succeeding the War Memorial Challenge Cup that had been limited to teams from Lagos.- Winners :War Memorial Challenge Cup*1942 : ZAC Bombers 1-0 Services*1943 : Lagos...
s since 2001.
Early years
The club was founded as a state-owned club in November 1976 by Jerry Amadi Enyeazu who was the first Director for Sports in the newly established Imo StateImo State
Imo State is one of the 36 states of Nigeria and lies to the south of Nigeria with Owerri as its capital and largest city.-History:Imo State came into existence in 1976 along with other new states created under the leadership of the late military ruler of Nigeria, Murtala Muhammad, having been...
, a province in southeast Nigeria. In August 1991 Imo State was divided further and the Abia State
Abia State
Abia State is a state in southeastern Nigeria. The capital is Umuahia, although the major commercial city is Aba, formerly a British colonial government outpost. The state was created in 1991 from part of Imo State and its citizens are predominantly Igbo people...
was created from the part of Imo which included the city of Aba, Enyimba's hometown, so the new state's government took over as owners of Enyimba.
In the 1970s and 1980s Enyimba struggled to make a notable impact as the traditional powerhouses such as Enugu Rangers
Enugu Rangers
Rangers International football club of Enugu popularly called Enugu Rangers is one of only two Nigerian division one football teams that has never been relegated.-History:...
, Shooting Stars, Bendel Insurance and local rivals Iwuanyanwu Nationale
Heartland F.C.
Heartland F.C is a Nigerian soccer club based in Owerri. They play their home games at Dan Anyiam Stadium. With local rivals Enugu Rangers, they are one of two Nigerian teams that have never been relegated....
dominated Nigerian football. Enyimba's rise to fame began in 1990 when the Professional League was inaugurated.
In their first season in the top division Enyimba finished 13th out of 16 clubs, winning just five out of 30 games with a goal difference 25–36. In the following season they won eight games but still finished 15th with 36 points, just one point short from escaping relegation behind Stationery Stores
Stationery Stores F.C.
Stationery Stores F.C. is a Nigerian football club based in Lagos.-History:The team was founded in 1958 by Israel Adebajo, who ran the Nigeria office of the Stationery Stores Supply Company...
, and were relegated to second level for the 1992 season. Enyimba then stayed in the second level
Nigeria National League
The Nigeria National League is the second tier of club football in Nigeria.- History :Since 1997, the league has been split into 1A for Northern teams and 1B for southern teams. The top two from each division are promoted to the Nigerian Premier League the next season...
for the next two seasons before winning promotion in 1993, finishing first with 29 wins out of 46 games, winning a record 96 points with a goal difference 64–25, with most goals scored and fewest goals conceded in the 24-team league.
Back in top level, their string of good results continued, and they finished the 1994 season third, behind BCC Lions
BCC Lions
BCC Lions is a Nigerian football team based in Gboko and will play their home games at the J. S. Tarka Stadium.In the early 1990s, they were one of the dominant teams in the league, peaking with the double in 1994....
and Shooting Stars, missing out on a spot in the 1995 CAF Cup
CAF Cup
The CAF Cup was an annual competition organised by the CAF for domestic leagues runner-ups of member associations who haven't qualified to one of the two pre-existing CAF international club competitions the African Cup of Champions Clubs or the African Cup Winners' Cup.-Format:Only runner-ups of...
on goal difference. After a mediocre 1995 season, they won fourth place in 1996, before a series of inconsistent result saw them narrowly escaping relegation on goal difference in 1997 and finishing seventh in 1998.
Rise to prominence
Enyimba's luck began to change in 1999 when Orji Uzor KaluOrji Uzor Kalu
Orji Uzor Kalu was the governor of Abia State, Nigeria from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007. Prior to his election as governor he was Chairman of the Borno Water Board and of the Cooperative and Commerce Bank Limited...
was elected Governor of Abia State in the first democratic elections held in the country after several years of military rule. Kalu then proceeded to ensure generous funding for the local team and appointed Felix Anyansi Agwu as the new chairman of the club, who in turn appointed Godwin Koko Uwa as the club's first coach in the new era.
The appointment soon returned results, with Uwa leading Enyimba to their first Nigerian championship title in the 2001 season, as well as winning the Nigerian Super Cup in October 2001 by beating Dolphins FC 2–0 in Maiduguri
Maiduguri
Maiduguri, also fondly called Yerwa by its locals, is the capital and the largest city of Borno State in north-eastern Nigeria. The city sits along the seasonal Ngadda River which disappears into the Firki swamps in the areas around Lake Chad...
. Their first silverware marked the beginning of a period of Enyimba's dominance in Nigerian football.
The People's Elephant experienced international football for the first time in August 2001, when they were invited to play Internazionale
F.C. Internazionale Milano
Football Club Internazionale Milano, often referred to as Internazionale or simply Inter, is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Italy. Outside Italy, the club is often called Inter Milan. They are the reigning FIFA Club World champions and Coppa Italia holders.Inter have always...
at San Siro
San Siro
The Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, originally and commonly referred to as the San Siro because of its location, officially given its current name on 3 March 1980, is a football stadium located in the San Siro district in Milan, Italy. It is the home of both A.C. Milan and F.C. Internazionale Milano...
in a charity friendly which marked the return of Ronaldo
Ronaldo
Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima , commonly known as Ronaldo, is a retired Brazilian footballer who last played for Corinthians. Ronaldo is widely considered to be the greatest 'pure' striker in the history of the modern game, and by some accounts, in the history of football. Ronaldo was one of the...
after a 21-month injury layoff and saw Enyimba thrashed 7–0 with four goals from Christian Vieri
Christian Vieri
Christian Vieri is a retired Italian footballer who played as a centre forward.Vieri was named in the FIFA 100, a list of the 125 greatest living footballers selected by Pelé as a part of FIFA's centenary celebrations...
.
They also had their first appearance in a continental competition in the 2002 CAF Champions League. Due to the lack of a good playing ground at their base in Aba, the club played their home matches in Calabar
Calabar
Calabar is a city in Cross River State, southeastern Nigeria. The original name for Calabar was Atakpa, from the Jukun language....
, a neighbouring town and the capital of the Cross River State
Cross River State
Cross River State is a coastal state in southeastern Nigeria, bordering Cameroon to the east. Its capital is at Calabar, and it is named for the Cross River , which passes through the state...
. After winning the first round tie against Étoile Filante Ouagadougou
Etoile Filante Ouagadougou
Étoile Filante Ouagadougou is a Burkinabé football club based in Ouagadougou. They play their home games at the Stade du 4-Août. The clubs colors are blue and white.-Achievements:*Burkinabé Premier League: 12*Coupe du Faso: 20...
5–3 on aggregate, they were knocked out in the second round by the 1998 Champions ASEC Mimosas
ASEC Mimosas
The Académie Sportive des Employés de Commerce Mimosas is an Ivorian football club based in Abidjan. The club is also known as ASEC Mimosas Abidjan and ASEC Abidjan, especially in international club competitions. Founded in 1948, they are the most successful side in Ivorian football, having won...
of Côte d'Ivoire
Côte d'Ivoire
The Republic of Côte d'Ivoire or Ivory Coast is a country in West Africa. It has an area of , and borders the countries Liberia, Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso and Ghana; its southern boundary is along the Gulf of Guinea. The country's population was 15,366,672 in 1998 and was estimated to be...
.
The defeat proved to be another turning point in the history of the club as it was the main cause for the club's rebuilding of what used to be a substandard playing pitch into the Enyimba International Stadium
Enyimba International Stadium
Enyimba International Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Aba, Nigeria. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It serves as a home ground of Enyimba International F.C. The stadium holds 25,000 people. On November 3, 2008 the stadium received an indefinite ban after the home crowd attacked...
, a 15,000 capacity stadium equipped with floodlights, electronic scoreboard and covered seats, which was later inspected by the CAF president Issa Hayatou
Issa Hayatou
Issa Hayatou is the president of the Confederation of African Football , named in 1987. In 2002, he ran for president of FIFA but was defeated by current president Sepp Blatter...
and was officially approved for that year's CAF Champions League matches.
The club went on to win their second successive Nigerian title in 2002, and then became the first Nigerian club to win the continent's premier international club competition in the 2003 CAF Champions League by beating Ismaily of Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
2–1 on aggregate, under coach Kadiri Ikhana
Kadiri Ikhana
Kadiri Ikhana is a Nigerian football coach. He resigned from his position at Kano Pillars on 27 May 2008, citing corruption in the game. He had led Kano Pillars to their first ever league title a day earlier...
. This was also the first time since 1988 that a Nigerian club had reached the final of the competition. Several key players from Enyimba's 2003 continental success have since gone on to play for Nigeria
Nigeria national football team
The Nigeria national football team, nicknamed the Super Eagles or Green Eagles, is the national team of Nigeria and is controlled by the Nigeria Football Federation . The team has ranked as high as 5th in the FIFA World Rankings, in April 1994...
, including Vincent Enyeama
Vincent Enyeama
Vincent Enyeama is a Nigerian football goalkeeper. Since 2002, he has played for the national team of Nigeria. He currently plays for Lille, who he signed for in June 2011.-Club career:...
, Muri Ogunbiyi
Mouritala Ogunbiyi
Mouritala Ogunbiyi is a Nigeria-born, Beninese football midfielder. He currently plays in France for Nîmes Olympique....
, Obinna Nwaneri
Obinna Nwaneri
Obinna Nwaneri is a football defender from Nigeria. His name, Obinna, means "Father´s heart" in Igbo. He is described as mobile central defender with pace, control and timing. A natural leader, which had earned him the captain armband in Enyimba and FC Sion respectively...
and Onyekachi Okonkwo
Onyekachi Okonkwo
Onyekachi Donatus Okonkwo or Simply Tico is a Nigerian football midfielder. His name, Onyekachi, means "Who is greater than his godly guarding?".-Club career:...
.
Enyimba then successfully defended their title as won their second consecutive African Champions League title in 2004, beating Tunisia
Tunisia
Tunisia , officially the Tunisian RepublicThe long name of Tunisia in other languages used in the country is: , is the northernmost country in Africa. It is a Maghreb country and is bordered by Algeria to the west, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east. Its area...
's Étoile du Sahel
Étoile Sportive du Sahel
The Étoile Sportive du Sahel is a sports club from Sousse in the Sahel region of Tunisia, known primarily for its football team. The club also has sections for handball, volleyball, basketball, judo and wrestling...
in the finals. After finishing runners-up in the national championship in 2004 (behind Dolphins FC), Enyimba won the Double
The Double
The Double is a term in association football which refers to winning a country's top tier division and its primary cup competition in the same season...
in 2005, winning their fourth Nigerian championship and their first Nigerian Cup
Nigerian FA Cup
The Nigerian FA Cup is the main football single-elimination tournament in Nigeria. It was created in 1945 as the "Governor's Cup", succeeding the War Memorial Challenge Cup that had been limited to teams from Lagos.- Winners :War Memorial Challenge Cup*1942 : ZAC Bombers 1-0 Services*1943 : Lagos...
.
Awards
In 2003Enyimba International F.C. season 2003
The Nigerian football club Enyimba won the 2003 African Champions League title, beating Ismaily SC of Egypt.In the first round on April 13, 2003, Enyimba defeated Satellite FC of Guinea, winning 3-0 in Aba. In the second leg in Conakry, Enyimba thrashed the Guineans 5-2...
, Enyimba won the best team in Africa award while coach Kadiri emerged the best coach. In 2004, the club retained the best coach award while the club's first choice goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama
Vincent Enyeama
Vincent Enyeama is a Nigerian football goalkeeper. Since 2002, he has played for the national team of Nigeria. He currently plays for Lille, who he signed for in June 2011.-Club career:...
won the Champions league player of the year.
These two Champions league victories in the hands of North African teams, plus the second CAF Super Cup
CAF Super Cup
The CAF Super Cup is an annual African association football competition contested between the winners of the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup. The competition was first held in 1993 and is organised by the Confederation of African Football...
against Accra Hearts of Oak finally brought Enyimba to the limelight of African football.
The team recently signed a $300,000 uniform deal with Joma
Joma
Joma is a Spanish sports apparel manufacturer, which currently produces footwear and apparel for football, running and tennis. Its headquarters are located in the city of Toledo, Spain....
.
The Enyimba stadium records a sell-out in all its matches, both local and international.
2008–09 season
The team finished third in the Premier Leaague with 64 points. On July 12, Enyimba defeated Sharks FC by a lone goal at the Teslim Balogun StadiumTeslim Balogun Stadium
Teslim Balogun Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Lagos, Nigeria. It is currently used mostly for football matches and serves as a home ground of First Bank F.C....
to lift the 2009 Federation Cup and qualified for the CAF Confederation Cup 2010.
Domestic
- Nigerian Premier LeagueNigerian Premier LeagueThe Nigeria Premier League is the highest level of domestic Nigerian football. It is fed into by the two First Division groups: the Nigerian Division 1-A and Nigerian Division 1-B. It is organized by the Nigeria Football Association. The NPL Chairman is Davidson Owunmi.- History :The league was...
: 6
-
- 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2010
- Nigerian FA CupNigerian FA CupThe Nigerian FA Cup is the main football single-elimination tournament in Nigeria. It was created in 1945 as the "Governor's Cup", succeeding the War Memorial Challenge Cup that had been limited to teams from Lagos.- Winners :War Memorial Challenge Cup*1942 : ZAC Bombers 1-0 Services*1943 : Lagos...
: 2
-
- 2005, 2009
- National Second DivisionNigeria National LeagueThe Nigeria National League is the second tier of club football in Nigeria.- History :Since 1997, the league has been split into 1A for Northern teams and 1B for southern teams. The top two from each division are promoted to the Nigerian Premier League the next season...
: 1
-
- 1993
- Nigerian Super Cup: 2
-
- 2001, 2003
International
- African Champions LeagueCAF Champions LeagueThe CAF Champions League is an annual international club football competition run by the Confederation of African Football . The top club sides from Africa's football leagues are invited to participate in this competition, which is the premier club football competition on the continent and the...
: 2
-
- 2003, 2004
- African Super CupCAF Super CupThe CAF Super Cup is an annual African association football competition contested between the winners of the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup. The competition was first held in 1993 and is organised by the Confederation of African Football...
: 2
-
- 2004, 2005
Performance in CAF competitions
- CAF Champions LeagueCAF Champions LeagueThe CAF Champions League is an annual international club football competition run by the Confederation of African Football . The top club sides from Africa's football leagues are invited to participate in this competition, which is the premier club football competition on the continent and the...
: 7 appearances
-
- 2002CAF Champions League 2002-External links:*...
– Second Round - 2003 – Champion (Enyimba International F.C. season 2003Enyimba International F.C. season 2003The Nigerian football club Enyimba won the 2003 African Champions League title, beating Ismaily SC of Egypt.In the first round on April 13, 2003, Enyimba defeated Satellite FC of Guinea, winning 3-0 in Aba. In the second leg in Conakry, Enyimba thrashed the Guineans 5-2...
) - 2004 – Champion
- 2005CAF Champions League 2005The CAF Champions League 2005 started on 29 January 2005 with a preliminary round. The two legs of the final were played on 28 October and 12 November, with Egypt's Al-Ahly coming out as 3-0 aggregate winners.-Preliminary Round:...
– Group Stage - 2006CAF Champions League 2006The CAF Champions League 2006 started on 17 February 2006 with a preliminary round. The second leg of the final was played in Tunisia on the 11th of November. Al-Ahly won the tournament for the second time in a row with a late winner by Mohamed Aboutreika....
– Group Stage - 2008CAF Champions League 2008The CAF Champions League 2008 was the 12th running of the CAF Champions League competition. Al-Ahly of Egypt achieved an unprecented 6th Champions League cup by winning 4-2 on aggregate against Cotonsport Garoua of Cameroon .-Preliminary round:...
– Semi-finals - 20112011 CAF Champions LeagueThe 2011 CAF Champions League was the 47th edition of Africa's premier club football tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football , and the 15th edition under the current CAF Champions League format...
– Semi-finals
- 2002
- CAF Confederation CupCAF Confederation CupThe CAF Confederation Cup is an international club association football competition run by the Confederation of African Football.-Qualification:...
: 1 appearance
-
- 2010 – Second Round of 16
Current squad
As of August 11, 2010Reserve Squad
Staff
Technical Adviser- Felix Okey Emordi
Chief Coach
- Samson Unuanel
Asst. Coach
- Abdul Maikaba
Goalkeeper Trainer
- Aliyu Muzamil Abdullahi
Team Manager
- Deboy Ekweronu
National Coordinator
- Darlington Azubuike
Physiotherapist
- Ferdinand Ajere
Welfare Officer
- Ume Mba
Team Nurse
- Ngozi Francis
Former players
- Kola Ademola
- Oliver Agbo
- Ambrose Aikhomuogbe Dele AiyenugbaDele AiyenugbaBamidele Mathew Aiyenugba is a Nigerian football player currently with Bnei Yehuda of Israel. He was brought in as a replacement for compatriot, Vincent Enyeama, who was sold to Hapoel Tel Aviv. His name, Bamidele, means "Follow me home".- External links :* *...
Emeka Akueme Ismaël AlassaneIsmaël AlassaneIsmaël Eragae Alassane is a Nigerien footballer, who is currently playing for Al Sahel in Kuwaiti Division One. He plays on position of central back.-Career:...
Benedict Atule Isaac Oduro Christian ChukwuChristian ChukwuChristian Chukwu Okoro is a Nigerian football former player and current coach. A defender in his playing days, he captained the Nigeria national team to its first win in the African Nations Cup.-Playing career:...
Raphael Chukwu Augustine Eguavoen Mickael Eneramo Vincent EnyeamaVincent EnyeamaVincent Enyeama is a Nigerian football goalkeeper. Since 2002, he has played for the national team of Nigeria. He currently plays for Lille, who he signed for in June 2011.-Club career:... - Chinedu Ezenwa
Emeka Ezeugo
Emeka Ezeugo
Emeka Ezeugo is a former Nigerian football defender and midfielder.-Career:The Nigerian who has played professionally in five continents most famously for Connecticut Wolves , East Bengal, Kolkata, India, Peru and Dhaka Mohammedan during a successful 15-year playing career.The Nigerian starred for...
- Eric Fashindo
- John Gaadi Ahmed GarbaAhmed GarbaAhmed Yaro Yaro Garba is a football striker.-Career:Garba currently plays in the Nigerian Premier League for Kano Pillars F.C..He was also a member of the Nigeria national football team at the 1998 Carlsberg Cup....
- Benedict Idahor Osas IdehenOsas IdehenOsamudienwen Idehen is a Nigerian footballer. He currently plays for Hải Phòng F.C. in Viet Nam. He scored 2 goals after 5 match for Hải Phòng F.C...
- Fergus Iflange
- Kelechi Iheanacho
- Emmanuel Issah
- Mangut Mbwas
- Alhaji Mohammed
- Aliyu Musa
- Chukwudi Nwogu
- Michael Obi Umelo
Chimeremueze Wokonko James Obiorah
James Obiorah
James Chibuzor Obiorah, born August 24, 1978 in Jos) is a former Nigerian footballer who last plays for SC Toulon.-Career:His previous clubs include RSC Anderlecht, Grasshopper Zurich, Cádiz CF, Grazer AK and Lokomotiv Moscow and he was also loaned to Niort from Lokomotiv Moscow in the 2004/2005...
Pascal Ojigwe
Pascal Ojigwe
Pascal Ojigwe is a retired Nigerian footballer. He also holds German citizenship.-Honours:* UEFA Champions League runner-up: 2002.* Bundesliga champion: 1998.* DFB-Pokal finalist: 2002.* Bundesliga runner-up: 2002....
Sam Okoye
Sam Okoye
Sam Okoye was a Nigerian football goalkeeper who represented Nigeria during the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship.-Career:...
Ajibade Omolade
Ajibade Omolade
Ajibade Aji Omolade is a Nigerian footballer. He currently plays for Plateau United.-Career:Omolade began his career with El-Kanemi Warriors and moved in 2002 to Enyimba International F.C., who was called as Captain. With the team he twice won the CAF Champions League in 2003 and 2004. In July...
- Nnaemeka Onovo
- Ndubueze Onwuchuruba Ugah OparaUga Samuel OkparaUga Samweli Okpara is a Nigerian football player currently with East Bengal Club.-Career:Okpara began his career with Enyimba International F.C. and captained the team to victories in the 2002 and 2003 African Champions Leagues. On 15 October 2009, he left Enyimba International F.C...
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Kalu UcheKalu UcheKalu Uche is a Nigerian footballer who plays for Neuchâtel Xamax in Switzerland.Known for his acrobatic goal celebrations, he can operate on occasion as an attacking midfielder or a second striker, and spent most of his professional career in Spain.-Early years:Uche's career began in Nigeria with... - Ndongo Ukhana Stephen WorguStephen WorguStephen Worgu is a Nigerian footballer who plays for Alahly Benghazi S.C.on loan to Al-Merrikh, from 15 September 2010 to 15 June 2011, for 200,000 dollars to Al-Merrikh and 300,000 dollars to Worgu....
Coaching history
| Kosta Papić Kosta Papic -Coaching career:Previous clubs: Kaizer Chiefs, Maritzburg United, Orlando Pirates ; Lobi Stars, Enyimba, Enugu Rangers, Kwara United... (????–02) Shaibu Amodu Shaibu Amodu Shaibu Amodu is a Nigerian football manager who was appointed Head Coach of the Nigerian national side in April 2008.-Coaching career:He previously managed Nigeria from April 2001 to February 2002.... (2002–??) Kadiri Ikhana Kadiri Ikhana Kadiri Ikhana is a Nigerian football coach. He resigned from his position at Kano Pillars on 27 May 2008, citing corruption in the game. He had led Kano Pillars to their first ever league title a day earlier... (2003–04) Michael Urukalo Michael Urukalo Michael Urukalo, born Milorad Urukalo, is a Serbian-born Australian football coach who has worked at several clubs in Africa, Asia and Australia.... (2004) Felix Okey Emordi (2004–??) |
Alphonsus Dike (????–06) Maurice Cooreman Maurice Cooreman Maurice Cooreman is a Belgian football manager who has coached primarily in Africa.- Coaching career :Cooreman led Ocean Boys to the title in 2006, but was sacked in September 2006 and then rehired two weeks later. He managed Enyimba from October 2006 to November 2008, and received a five match... (2006–08) Daniel Amokachi Daniel Amokachi Daniel Owefin Amokachi nicknamed "The Bull" is a former football striker from Nigeria.- Career :While playing for Ranchers Bees, Amokachi was discovered by Nigerian national team coach Clemens Westerhof, who brought the talented player to the 1990 African Nations Cup, and soon Amokachi moved to... (2008) Augustine Eguavoen (2008–09) Felix Okey Emordi (2009–) |
External links
- Classic clubs: Enyimba at FIFAFIFAThe Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
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