Enyimba Coach ‘Honoured’ To Take On New Role
Following his elevation to the position of head coach at nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Enyimba FC, Yemi Olanrewaju said he is “honoured” to fill the vacancy after the departure of Finidi George.
Olanrewaju was officially confirmed as Enyimba head coach on Tuesday and subsequently handed a one-year contract to lead the club in the upcoming season in the NPFL, President Federation Cup and CAF Confederation Cup.
The 32-year-old coach believes that he has worked behind the scene at Enyimba and have helped to build “a strong foundation” for the playing personnel going into the upcoming season.
“I’m honoured to take on this new role and grateful to the club’s chairman, Nwankwo,Kanu, for the trust he has placed in me. We’ve built a strong foundation, and I’m excited to lead the team to even greater heights,” Olanrewaju said in an interview.
He previously worked as a coach at MFM FC, Vandrezzer and with the Nigerian Under-17s.
Enyimba chairman, Kanu Nwankwo, believes that Daniel has “the skills and expertise” to help the People’s Elephant navigate through the coming campaign.
“Coach Yemi has been an invaluable member of our coaching staff,” Kanu said. “We believe he has the skills and expertise to take the team to the next level, and we look forward to seeing the team thrive under his leadership,” the former Nigerian international said.
