Yemi Olanrewaju: Enyimba assistant coach bags UEFA license

By Wale Mustapha

Enyimba assistant coach Yemi Olanrewaju has added more portfolio to his coaching resume with a certification of UEFA C License.

The former MFM and Vandrezzer coach joined the exclusive list of Nigerians with the coveted qualification.

Yema as Olanrewaju is fondly called was a defensive midfielder during his playing days retired early due to a career threatened injury to launch his coaching career with Lagos based outfit Magate.

He has since worked as coach at notable clubs in Nigeria including Magate FC, Iganmu Tiger, MFM FC, Vandrezzer FC. He is also the current assistant coach of U17 national team, the Golden Eaglets.

He helped Enyimba to win a record-ninth Nigeria Premier Football League, title last season while working as an assistant coach with Finidi George.