Who is Enyimba FC’s coach? How many league trophies have they won? The club owner? And other related questions would be covered in this article.
The Enyimba FC has been listed as the best soccer team in the Nigerian football league during the 2014/2015 and 2018/2019 seasons. Since then, the club has featured in the top ten ranks.
History and Net Worth
When was Enyimba founded? Enyimba of Aba was established as a state football club after its inception in 1976. In 1990, the club joined the Nigerian National League.
The People’s Elephant (Enyimba FC) earned its maiden Nigerian Professional Football League championship title in 2001 and has won eight league titles since then with 4 federation cups. The club is currently based in Abia State.
The Nigerian football club, Enyimba’s net worth is estimated to be $100,000. Titled the most successful club in Nigeria, it is one of the biggest clubs in Africa.
Several of the club’s solid players have made significant contributions to national and international teams. Former Lille LOSC goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama and former Enyimba goalkeeper and team captain Aiyenugba Dele are legends of Enyimba International.
Wiki Profile and Data
| Full Name | Enyimba International F. C |
| Nickname | People’s Elephant |
| Founded | 1967 |
| Located | Aba |
| Color | Blue and White |
| Captain | Augustine Oladapo (As of 2022) |
| League | NPFL |
| Coach | Finidi George (as of 2022) |
| Rank in World | 449 (as of 2022) |
| Rank in Africa | 49 (as of 2022) |
| Rank in Nigeria | 2 (as of 2022) |
| Net Worth | $100,000 |
| Stadium | Enyimba International Stadium |
| Instagram Handle | enyimba_fc |
Enyimba International Owner
Enyimba Football Club is owned by who? Like most Football clubs in Nigeria, the People’s Elephant is owned and managed by the Abia State government. Abia State took over in 1991 from the original owner, the Imo State government.
Who is Enyimba Coach?
Finidi George, a former Mallorca midfielder, was named head coach in 2021, succeeding Fatai Osho.
People’s Elephant Captain
Augustine Oladapo, the team captain, plays as an offensive midfielder. After his urine sample tested positive for traces of a prohibited substance in 2021, CAF issued Oladapo a one-year suspension. The penalty was then lowered to six months after a review a few months later.
When did Enyimba FC win CAF Championship?
The club located in Aba won CAF Championship in 2003 and 2004.
Enyimba’s World, Continental, and Nation Ranking
FootballDatabase revealed that the club is ranked 450th in the world with 1448 points, 27th in Africa, and 2nd in Nigeria with 66 points.
Enyimba International FC Squad
Goalkeeper
- John Noble
- Henry Ozoemena
- Olorunkele Ojo
- Olufemi Kayode
- Sabirou Bassa-Djeri
- Izindu Njoku
Defenders
- Emmanuel Godwin
- Daniel Ijeh
- Nelson Ogbonnaya
- Abel James
- Nabil Yarou
- Pascal Eze
- Stephen Manyo
- Adekele Adenkule
- Alalibo Somiari
- Emmanuel Ampiah
- Daniel Darkwah
- Imo Obot
- Johnson Umah
- Chigozi Obasi
- Bilal Yakubu
Midfielders
- Oluwaseun Adebola
- Christian Ekong
- Frank Esobe
- Farouk Mohammed
- Anthony Omaka
- Philip Ozor
- Fatai Abdullahi
- Jean-Marie Guera
- Cyril Olisema
- Augustine Oladapo
Wingers
- Abubakar Adamu
- Samuel Kalu
- Ekene AwanzeGabriel Orok
Attackers
- Samuel Stone
- Chukwuemeka Obioma
- Tosin Omoyele
- Victor Mbaoma
Records
The People’s Elephant is regarded as Nigeria’s most successful club. No other football club in Nigeria right now matches their accomplishments.
- 2003 & 2004 CAF Champions League winner
- 2003/04 & 2004/05 CAF Super Cup winner
- 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2015 & 2019 National league title.
Stadium
The Enyimba International Stadium, in Aba, Abia State, is the club’s home ground. The stadium can occupy approximately 25,000 spectators.
How many league titles has Enyimba won?
Following a 3-0 victory over Akwa United in their Championship play-offs match at the Agege in 2019, Enyimba wins their record eighth Nigeria Professional Football League title.
