The poor run of form by Enyimba Football Club has continued, weeks after the club suffered a 2–0 defeat to Bendel Insurance in Benin City, deepening concerns among fans and stakeholders over the team’s direction.
Investigations reveal that the club’s management has yet to officially unveil the new head coach, Deutsch Detchoua Gustave Emmanuel, who was appointed by the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, on January 26, 2026.
The prolonged delay in formally presenting the coach and allowing him to take full charge of the team is believed to be contributing to the club’s dwindling fortunes in the ongoing season. Observers argue that the absence of clear technical leadership has negatively affected player morale, tactical coherence, and overall performance on the pitch.
Despite the governor’s decisive intervention aimed at stabilising the club and restoring Enyimba’s dominance in Nigerian football, the management’s refusal or failure to implement the decision has raised serious questions about internal coordination and commitment to the club’s revival.
Fans and football analysts are now calling for urgent action, warning that continued administrative bottlenecks could further derail the club’s season and erode its historic status as one of Nigeria’s most successful football institutions.
As pressure mounts, stakeholders await an official explanation from the club’s management on the delay and the immediate steps being taken to arrest Enyimba FC’s declining form.
