Enyimba’s struggles under Nwankwo Kanu’s leadership are far from over after the People’s Elephant dropped more points in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL.
Enyimba Football Club, led by Super Eagles legend Nwankwo Kanu, continue to struggle in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), dropping to 11th place after a disappointing 1-1 draw with Shooting Stars.
The match played at home, in Aba, saw Enyimba concede first before Ekene Awazie’s 42nd-minute goal salvaged a point for the People’s Elephant.
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The draw extends Enyimba’s winless streak to two matches, with only one victory in their last five outings.
This poor run under new manager Stanley Eguma, who replaced the youngest coach in the league, Yemi Olanrewaju, includes three defeats, leaving them with 35 points from 26 matches.
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Meanwhile, Shooting Stars secured a valuable away point, maintaining their second-place position with 42 points, nine points behind Remo Stars, who dropped three points at Nasarawa United.
Enyimba’s performance under Kanu’s leadership has been under scrutiny, with fans expressing disappointment over the team’s inability to return to its winning ways.
Enyimba have picked just one point from the last six.
Despite being one of Nigeria’s most successful clubs, Enyimba’s current form has raised concerns about their future prospects in the league.
Nigerian legend Kanu, who has come under heavy criticism this season, made moves to stop the slump with the addition of eight new players, including former Super Eagles striker Junior Lokosa.
Joseph Atule sandwiched by two Shooting Stars defenders.
However, the heavy investment by the club chairman has failed to have the desired effect on the league’s most successful teams.
The Elephants are looking unlikely to return to the continent, with the latest dropped points leaving them 15 points off the top spot, currently occupied by rivals, Abia Warriors.
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