Nigeria Super Eagles legend Nwankwo Kanu has moved swiftly to strengthen Enyimba in a bid to rescue the club from a poor season.
Nigeria Super Eagles icon Nwankwo Kanu has taken decisive action to bolster Enyimba FC’s squad as the club seeks to recover from a challenging season.
In a bid to strengthen the team and secure a strong finish in the ongoing 2024/2025 campaign, Enyimba has officially announced the signing of eight new players.
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The People’s Elephant, currently sitting 10th in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and having recently crashed out of the CAF Confederation Cup, has struggled with just two wins in their last ten matches across all competitions.
However, following a much-needed victory against Rivers United, the club is looking to build momentum.
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The new signings include experienced Super Eagles star Junior Lokosa, who previously played for relegated side Sporting Lagos, and centre-back Afolanyan Peters from Heartland FC.
Additionally, attacking midfielder Opeoluwa Olufemi joins from Sunshine Stars, while defensive midfielder Gozie Umeh also makes the switch from Sunshine Stars.
Midfielder Quadiri Olusunkanmi is another addition from Heartland FC, alongside left-back Solomon Onome, who brings his expertise to the defensive line.
Furthermore, Nelson Micheal, formerly of Shashemene Kanema in Ethiopia, and defender Ebube Micheal have also signed with the club.
Former Remo Stars striker Junior Lokosa celebrates for Sporting Lagos. (Photo Credit: Sporting Lagos/X)
Kanu expressed optimism about these new additions, stating that their wealth of experience will be crucial as Enyimba aims to make a significant impact in the domestic league.
The club’s official website confirmed that these signings are part of a broader strategy to reinforce the squad and challenge for honours as they push through the remainder of the season.
Nwankwo Kanu came underfire for his handling of the club. (Photo Credit: Screenshot from the video)
Kanu’s leadership and vision for Enyimba are evident as he aims to reverse the club’s fortunes after a difficult start.
The recent signings are expected to inject fresh energy into the squad and provide much-needed depth as they work towards climbing up the league table.
Brown Ideye contests for the ball during the Enyimba vs Heartland clash in Aba.
With these reinforcements, Enyimba FC is poised to make a strong comeback in the NPFL, and fans are hopeful that Kanu’s Papilo Revolution will lead them back to glory.
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