…Confirms Uche Okechukwu,Enyimba Board Member
The Abia State Government has expressed concern over the gradual decline in the competitive stature of Nigeria’s most decorated football club and one of the state’s most recognizable brands on the African continent, Enyimba International Football Club, Aba,
Once a dominant force in Nigerian and continental football, Enyimba FC has in recent times struggled to replicate its historic successes.
The club’s current 12th position on the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) 2025/2026 table falls short of the standard expected of a club of Enyimba’s pedigree.
This development underscores the urgent need for strategic reforms, particularly in the areas of management, administration, and technical direction.
Against this background, Abia state Gov, Alex Chioma Otti, has approved the appointment of DANIEL EKE as the new SPORTING DIRECTOR of Enyimba International Football Club, Aba.
In a statement made available to the media by the state Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu said the appointment follows the resignation of IFEANYI EKWUEME as Sporting Director, and the need to reposition the People’s Elephant.
This appointment is in line with the resolve of the Abia State Government to restore Enyimba FC to its rightful place among Africa’s elite clubs, reposition the club for sustainable growth, and strengthen its business and professional structure,
The new sporting director is a product of the Enyimba FC feeder team and has steadily built an impressive career in football management and player development.
Over the years, he has served in several technical and managerial capacities across top Nigerian clubs, including: — Enyimba FC Scouting Director (2023 – Present)— Manager, Enyimba FC NPL Team (2023 – Present), — Football Agent to Enyimba FC (2023 – Present),— Special Consultant to the Commissioner for Sports, Rivers United (2022), – Manager, Rivers United NPL (2023), — Manager, Abia Warriors NPL (2023) and — Football Scout, Rangers International FC, Enugu (2016 – 2017) amongst others.
He is the Manager of Coach Dogo Kabiru from (2020 – Date), while his professional excellence has earned him notable recognitions, including: — Most Successful Football Agent in Africa (2020), — Most Successful Football Agent in Nigeria (2020) and — Highest Goal Scorer Manager (Chijioke Akenato, 2020)
Eke has consistently demonstrated strong capacity in strategic career planning, helping players progress from lower leagues to top-flight football, building a solid roster of professional and international players, and successfully transitioning academy players into professional contracts.
The Abia State Government is confident that his experience, industry network, and technical competence will play a pivotal role in repositioning Enyimba FC as a competitive, professionally run, and globally respected football institution.
For the avoidance of doubt, the general public is hereby informed thatformer Super Eagles defender, UCHE OKECHUKWU has been duly appointed and sworn-in as a member of the Enyimba FC Board.
The Abia State Government remains committed to restoring the pride of Enyimba FC and leveraging sports as a tool for youth empowerment, economic growth,and positive global visibility for Abia State.
