NPFL: Stanley Eguma sets ambitious targets for Enyimba’s new campaign

By Oluwadamilola Olaleye

As the 2025/2026 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season approaches, Enyimba head coach Stanley Eguma has made it clear that his team is poised to mount a serious challenge for the title, with the added goal of securing a continental spot.

The former Rivers United tactician, who took over the reins at Enyimba, is determined to improve on last season’s 6th-place finish. The Aba-based club will kick off their campaign with a fixture against newly promoted Barau FC, but Eguma’s eyes are set firmly on the bigger picture.

“In terms of targets, Enyimba as a team has a goal, and as a coach, I have my own ambitious target. That target is to win the league or, at the very least, secure a continental ticket,” Eguma told the club’s media team.

Having already achieved significant success in his career, Eguma is hungry for more.

“Having achieved this before, I think I should now aim for something even greater, and that’s what the club is also striving for,” he continued.

Enyimba, who boast a rich history with 9 NPFL titles and two CAF Champions League trophies, are aiming to return to their dominant form. “Anything short of that [winning the title or securing a continental ticket] would not be a good achievement,” Eguma asserted.

The 56-year-old coach is confident that with the right approach, the team can surpass their previous performances. “Before the management sets a target for me, I’ve already set one for myself. I’m very ambitious, and I feel I have a lot to offer,” he concluded.

With such a clear vision and strong leadership, Eguma’s Enyimba is expected to be one of the top contenders in the new season as they aim to reclaim their position at the top of Nigerian football.

Samuel Ahmadu

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.

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