Heartland away; Starting Early, Starting Well
So, someone asked me yesterday why I "hated" Heartland FC. Honestly, I was taken aback. I mean, I practically lived in Owerri during my university days, and the Dan Anyiam Stadium was my go-to spot for everything—Heartland matches included....
Where will the goals come from for Enyimba this season?
Enyimba is facing a familiar challenge as they begin their new NPFL campaign without last season's top scorer, Chijioke Mbaoma. This marks the second year in a row the team has lost their leading goal-scorer, following Chukwuemeka Obioma's departure...
4 Players I’m tipping for Big Things this Season
Each passing day brings us closer and closer to our first game of the season. As you may have heard, we are up against Heartland this Sunday at the Dan Anyiam. More of that in the coming days, however,...
NPFL Slot Controversy: Is Heartland FC Going Beyond Limits?
Starting the season against familiar foes is always an interesting one and it’s even more satisfying when they’re crosstown neighbors we dominated last season. It gets even better when they’re the favorites of our founding father. Yes, we’re talking...
Hey Kanu, here’s my Enyimba’s To-Do List
The New Season is finally here and unsurprisingly, expectations and hopes are well, high – as you would expect for a club of this Pedigree. Club Chaiman, Kanu Nwankwo is in his second year in charge having replaced Chief...
As we ready for the CAF Confederations Cup
Our next opponents in the CAF Confederations Cup, Etoile Filante d'Ouagadougou, may come with the name "Shooting Stars," but let’s be honest—we’re not here to make wishes on falling stars. We’re here to stamp our authority and remind everyone...
Enyimba Family Stand: A One Step Towards Unity
On August 9, 2024, Enyimba FC announced the launch of a Family Stand at the stadium. According to the statement, this is designed to bring families and loved ones together. This is part of the many changes the Kanu...
Playing away from Aba in the Continent…AGAIN
Growing up in this vibrant city, I vividly remember our church choir singing a chorus on many Sunday mornings that went,"…O Lord Jesus, how long?Ere we hear the glad song,Christ returneth,Hallelujah, Amen…"
That song was all anticipation, a longing for...
Stars, Rookies, and Intent: The Yema Olarenwaju Daniel Dawn
It seems almost surreal that the Legendary Finidi George, arguably the greatest winger ever to don the green and white jersey of Nigeria, spent nearly three years in Aba without receiving the spotlight he deserved on this platform. A...
New Season, New Defence for Enyimba
Baring any last minute change, the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League season will return on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Fans of the top clubs in the country will hope this is their "lucky year" and that they can bring...