Nigeria Super Eagles icon Nwankwo Kanu’s expansive recruitment strategy has failed to halt Enyimba’s alarming downward spiral after the latest defeat in the NPFL.
Nigeria Super Eagles icon Nwankwo Kanu is facing mounting pressure as his ambitious recruitment strategy has failed to halt Enyimba FC’s alarming downward spiral following a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Katsina United in the NPFL.
The People’s Elephant dropped crucial points in their week 25 clash on Thursday, with Katsina United’s Bello Lukman emerging as the hero by scoring both goals for his side.
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Enyimba’s winger Ekene Awazie managed a late consolation from the penalty spot, but it was not enough to change the outcome.
Despite starting two of his eight new signings—midfielder Gozie Umeh and centre-back Peters Afolanyan—Kanu’s side succumbed to their third defeat in the last four matches, marking their seventh loss of the season.
Nwankwo Kanu’s Enyimba unveiled 8 new stars before the game.
The defeat leaves Enyimba languishing in 10th place on the table, five points behind the top four, while their conquerors, Katsina United, sit just two points and two spots below them.
Kanu’s recruitment strategy was aimed at revitalising a struggling squad, but the results have yet to reflect any positive impact.
Lokosa was one of the new signings. Photo Credit: Sporting Lagos/X)
The team will need to regroup quickly as they prepare to host high-flying Shooting Stars, who are currently second on the log, next Wednesday.
As Kanu works through this tough time, both Enyimba supporters and NPFL followers are hopeful that his new signings will bring about a much-needed change for the club.
Nwankwo Kanu is the Enyimba chairman and has moved to change the club’s fortunes.
Everyone is watching closely to see if these additions can spark a turnaround as Enyimba hope to make a late push for continental football with 13 games left in the season.
The upcoming match against Shooting Stars will be crucial for Enyimba as they seek to regain momentum.
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