Enyimba FC players, owner, stadium, coach, trophies, world rankings

Enyimba FC players, owner, stadium, coach, trophies, world rankings

What is the best football club in Nigeria? The Enyimba FC has been listed as the best soccer team in the Nigerian football league during the 2014/2015 and the 2018/2019 seasons. Since then, the club has featured in the top ten ranks. Will the club relive its former glory this season? Read on to find out.

Enyimba FC
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The Enyimba FC players popularly referred to as the Elephants, are the pride and joy of Imo State, Nigeria and the entire country. So, what more do we know about the top club? Dig in to discover more about the club's players, owner, coach, trophies and titles, as well as world rankings.

Enyimba FC's profile summary

  • Full name: Enyimba International football club
  • Nickname: People's Elephant
  • Founded: 1967
  • Location: Aba, Nigeria
  • Colours: Blue and white
  • Federation: Nigeria Professional Football League
  • Coach: Finidi George
  • Captain: Augustine Oladapo
  • World ranking: 449 (as of 2022)
  • Africa ranking: 49 (as of 2022)
  • National ranking: 2 (as of 2022)
  • Stadium: Enyimba International Stadium
  • Market value: Approximately $100,000
  • Instagram: enyimba_fc

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Enyimba F.C players
The People's Elephants carry the 2004 CAF Super Cup in celebration. Following their victory, the team represented Africa at the FIFA World Club Championships. Photo by Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP.
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Enyimba F.C's history

The story of the Enyimba football club can not be told without including the history of its home state, the Imo State. In 1976, the Imo State was created and later divided into two more states. Abia state is the current home of the club. Following its establishment, the club was founded as a state football club. The club joined the Nigerian national league 14 years later, in 1990.

In 2001, the club won its first NPFL championship title. Since then, the club has had 8 title wins and 4 federation cups, earning its title as one of the most successful clubs in Nigeria. In addition to being one of the most successful clubs in Nigeria, the People's Elephant is regarded as one of the richest football clubs in the nation. Enyimba's F.C's net worth is estimated to be $100,000.

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Enyimba F.C players
Legendary goalkeepers Aiyenugba Dele and Vincent Enyeama. Photo: modified by author
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The club has had several of its solid players who have made impressive contributions to the national and foreign teams. Enyimba F.C's legends include former Lille LOSC goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama and former Enyimba goalkeeper and team captain Aiyenugba Dele.

Enyimba FC's management

Who is the owner of Enyimba Football Club? The Abia State owns the People's Elephant. Its ownership changed in 1991 from its original owner, the Imo State. Who is the head coach for Enyimba F.C? Former Mallorca midfielder Finidi George was appointed to the position in 2021, replacing head coach Fatai Osho.

Finidi George profile summary

  • Full name: Finidi George
  • Date of birth: 15 April 1971
  • Age: 51 as of 2022
  • Place of birth: Port Harcourt, Nigeria
  • Nationality: Nigerian
  • Appointment date: 15 September 2021
  • Trophies: Africa Cup Winner 94, Champions League Winner 94/95, Dutch Super Cup Winner 95/96, and the UEFA Supercup Winner 94/95, among others.

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Who is the captain of Enyimba's Football Club?

Enyimba F.C players, Augustine Oladapo
Team captain Augustine Oladapo is popularly known as 'captain fantastic' to fans and players. Photo:_@enyimba_fc
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Team captain Augustine Oladapo plays in the attacking midfielder position. In 2021, Oladapo was handed a full year ban by CAF after his urine sample tested positive for traces of a prohibited substance. However, the ban was reviewed a couple of months later and reduced to 6 months.

The Enyimba FC's squad

Here is a list of Enyimba FC's players:

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

Midfield

  • Oluwaseun Adebola
  • Christian Ekong
  • Frank Esobe
  • Farouk Mohammed
  • Anthony Omaka
  • Philip Ozor
  • Fatai Abdullahi
  • Jean-Marie Guera
  • Cyril Olisema
  • Augustine Oladapo

Winger

  • Abubakar Adamu
  • Samuel Kalu
  • Ekene Awanze
  • Gabriel Orok

Attack

  • Samuel Stone
  • Chukwuemeka Obioma
  • Tosin Omoyele
  • Victor Mbaoma

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Enyimba F.C players
John Noble is one of the latest players of the People Elephant's team to be called up to the national team. Photo: @enyimba_fc
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The Nigerian national football team, better known as the Super Eagles, draws several of its players from the club. The club has four players in the national team, including Nabil Yarou, John Noble, Adekele Adenkule and Imo Obot. One of the club's best players is top goalscorer Victor Mbaoma.

Victor Mbaoma's profile summary

  • Full name: Victor Chukwuma Mbaoma
  • Date of birth: 20 October 1996
  • Age: 26 as of 2022
  • Place of birth: Lagos, Nigeria
  • Nationality: Nigeria
  • Height in feet: 6'0''
  • Height in centimetres: 184
  • Position(s): Centre-forward, Striker
  • Former teams: Remo Stars F.C, Akwa United
Enyimba F.C players, top goalscorer, Victor Mbaoma
Top goalscorer Victor Mbaoma (R) vies for the ball with San Pedro's defender Kouassi Ngoran (L) during the 2020 group D CAF match against FC San-Pedro in Abidjan. Photo by Issouf Sanogo.
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Enyimba FC's achievements

The People's Elephant is listed as the most successful club in Nigeria. No other football clubs in the nation come close to their impressive achievements. Let us have a look at the team's titles and trophies:

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  • 2003 & 2004 CAF Champions League winner.
  • 03/04 & 04/05 CAF Super Cup winner.
  • 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2015 & 2019 National league title.
Enyimba F.C players, trophies, world rankings
Team skippers from far left Dele Aiyenugba and Okey Odita on the far right celebrate team trophies. Photo modified by the author.
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Enyimba FC's world ranking

According to FootballDatabase, the club ranks at position 450 with 1448 points in the global football stage and 27 in the continental ranks. The Nigeria Professional Football League ranks the team at second position with 66 points in the 20/21 league table.

Enyimba FC's stadium

The club's stadium is the Enyimba International Stadium, located in Aba, Abia State. The property seats about 25,000 people.

Is Enyimba FC on Instagram?

The club has an active presence on social media, amassing about 87,000 followers on Twitter and about 2000 on Instagram as of February 2022.

Enyimba F.C players
The People's Elephant players pose for a team photo ahead of the CAF Confederation Cup Group D match against FC San-Pedro in Abidjan, 2020. Photo by Issouf Sanogo / AFP.
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Enyimba FC's players are regarded as strong quality players. This is evident from the skill, talent, dedication and commitment they bring to the game. As a result, thousands of fans and young players look forward to seeing this club win more national, regional and intercontinental trophies and titles.

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