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NPFL: Yemi Olanrewaju ready for ‘tasking, challenging’ Enyimba job
By Wale Mustapha
Head Coach of Enyimba, Yemi Olanrewaju has admitted managing a top club like People’s Elephants comes extra pressure but is determined to give his all to succeed.
Olanrewaju was confirmed as the substantive Head Coach of the nine times Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL champions on Tuesday.
He signed a season contract on Tuesday at a mini unveiling ceremony in Aba, Abia State and the former Nigeria U17 boys assistant coach is anticipating a successful stay just as he called for support from everyone associated with the club.
“As the head coach of Enyimba, I know the pressure and what it means to lead the team,” he said at his unveiling ceremony.
“This is not my first year but my third year at the club. I understand what the fans want. Coaching Enyimba is a high-pressure job.”
Enyimba is currently rebuilding their squad following the departure of seven players at the end of last season.
Olanrewaju acknowledged the task ahead but said the new signings have the quality to take the club to greater height, stressing the focus is to excel in both domestic and continental engagements.
“We have good players and made some excellent signings. We are focused on integrating them quickly and efficiently. Nobody will listen to excuses; they only want results, and they want them as soon as possible.
“In the continental competition, our first goal is to reach the group stages. For the league, settling for second position is not acceptable. We are aiming for the top spot and will fight for it.”