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Enyimba
Nigerian champions 9 times from Aba, Abia State.
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About Enyimba
Enyimba International Football Club, known as The People’s Elephant, is a football club from Aba, Abia State, founded in 1976. The club is owned by the Abia State Government and plays its home games at Enyimba International Stadium (16,000). Enyimba have been Nigerian champions 9 times, most recently in 2022-23. In 2025-26 they finished 11th.
Honours
| Competition | Titles |
|---|---|
| League champions | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2015, 2019, 2022-23 |
| Federation (FA) Cup | 2005, 2009, 2013, 2014 |
| Africa | CAF Champions League 2003 and 2004, the first Nigerian winners |
Club stories
- The only Nigerian club to win the CAF Champions League, and they did it twice in a row.
- Nwankwo Kanu was appointed club chairman in July 2023.
- A slow start to 2026-27: bottom of the table after five games.
Famous players
Vincent Enyeama, Obinna Nwaneri, Onyekachi Okonkwo.
Official website: enyimbafc.net
Quick answers
Enyimba: quick answers
Where do Enyimba play?
Enyimba play home games at Enyimba International Stadium (16,000), Aba, Abia State.
How many league titles have Enyimba won?
9: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2015, 2019, 2022-23.
Who is the Enyimba coach?
Emmanuel Deutsch (checked 30 September 2026).