By Wale Mustapha
Enyimba FC’s Technical Adviser, Stanley Eguma, has warned his team against complacency despite their recent upturn in form, following two consecutive victories in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
The People’s Elephant secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Nasarawa United in a rescheduled Matchday 17 fixture in Aba on Wednesday.
Goals from Joseph Atule and substitute Brown Ideye helped Enyimba maintain their momentum, with Anas Yusuf scoring the lone goal for the visitors.
While he appreciated the efforts of his players and the opportunity provided by the management, Eguma emphasized the importance of maintaining focus and continuing their improvement.
“Since we began, we have been rebuilding, so it’s not yet uhuru; it’s not yet time for celebration. A lot still needs to be done,” Eguma told reporters in Aba.
The nine-time NPFL champions have now moved up to seventh on the log with 27 points, but Eguma made it clear that the team’s journey is far from complete.
Enyimba still have two outstanding fixtures to play, with their next match against Kwara United scheduled for next week, followed by a clash with Kano Pillars.
Despite the positive results, Eguma’s message is clear: the rebuilding process is ongoing, and the team must stay grounded and focused on the task ahead.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He began his career at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
