KANU CHARGES REVAMPED ENYIMBA TO GO FOR GLORY IN 2025/26 NPFL SEASON

_…Says Players’ Success Is Club’s Glory & Career Boost_

Enyimba Football Club Chairman and Nigerian football legend, Ambassador Nwankwo Kanu, has thrown down the gauntlet to his newly assembled squad ahead of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, urging them to “go all out for the league trophy.”

The 1996 Atlanta Olympic gold medal-winning captain delivered the rallying call during the team’s final build-up session before Sunday’s NPFL curtain-raiser against Barau FC in Kano.

Kanu, who guided Nigeria to one of its most historic football triumphs on the global stage, told the People’s Elephant players that the time had come to translate their hard work and renewed structure into championship success. After narrowly missing out on the title with a second-place finish two seasons ago and slipping to sixth last term, the legendary striker made it clear that his administration’s focus is firmly set on reclaiming the league crown.

 “We have revamped this team for one purpose – to win,” Kanu declared with the authority of a man who knows what it means to lift silverware. “Enyimba must always aim for glory. Every player, new or old, has to give their best in every game because when the club shines, it also reflects positively on your own career and personal glory.”

The former Arsenal and Inter Milan star reminded his players that healthy competition for places should not be seen as rivalry but as a tool to raise the team’s standard. He further reassured the squad that his management remains committed to providing all necessary support to motivate them toward achieving their objectives.

“As a management, we are ready to play our part. We will ensure you get what is due to you. All we ask in return is that you go out, play with passion, play with positivity, and deliver results for Enyimba and for yourselves,” he emphasized.

The mood in Aba is already electric as the People’s Elephant, Nigeria’s most successful league side with nine NPFL titles, prepare to unleash a blend of fresh signings and seasoned campaigners under the watchful eye of their iconic chairman.

With Kanu’s words ringing in their ears, the message is clear: this Enyimba side has been challenged to rise above past near misses and restore the club to its familiar place at the pinnacle of Nigerian football.

The 2025/26 NPFL season begins this weekend, and Enyimba will on Sunday in their first game take on newly promoted Barau FC of Kano in one of the match day one encounters