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Calls for Overhaul as Enyimba Fans React to Shocking Federation Cup Exit

Calls for Overhaul as Enyimba Fans React to Shocking Federation Cup Exit

A wave of discontent has hit the camp of Nigeria’s most successful football club, Enyimba FC, after their stunning Round of 16 loss to lower-tier side Abakaliki FC in the ongoing President Federation Cup.

Goals from Chukwudi Okoro and Daniel Eni were enough to send the People’s Elephant crashing out of the competition, marking another dark day in what fans are calling a disastrous 2024/2025 season.

With Enyimba already out of the CAF Confederation Cup and currently languishing in 9th place on the NPFL table with only 46 points from 33 matches, supporters have now taken to various platforms to demand sweeping changes.

🔁 Fans Demand Total Rebuild

Some fans are advocating for a complete squad overhaul, insisting that the current team lacks both hunger and quality. Others are calling for the introduction of fresh, young talents with something to prove, arguing that the "name and legacy of Enyimba is being dragged in the mud."

Additionally, top voices in the fanbase — including Okwuchi Paul and Ejike Agbai — have passed a vote of no confidence on the club’s current management, particularly targeting club legend and current chairman, Kanu Nwankwo.

“Now, we are out of every competition this season and that is why we should start planning ahead for the next season,” said a visibly frustrated Agbai.

✍️ Opinion: The Elephant Is Wounded — But Not Defeated

Enyimba's shocking loss is more than a football upset — it's a symbol of a club in urgent need of reflection, revival, and restructuring. The fall from continental dominance to local irrelevance has been jarring for fans, and rightly so.

But this could also be a blessing in disguise.

Rather than plastering cracks with short-term fixes, this is the time for the management to be bold. A well-thought-out rebuilding strategy, a renewed focus on youth development, and a technical review of coaching staff and scouting networks could restore the club's lost pride.

As painful as it is for fans, perhaps this season’s failures will plant the seeds for a stronger, smarter Enyimba in 2025/2026. The Elephant may be down, but with the right steps, it can charge again — stronger than ever.

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