Aba, the home city of Enyimba Int’l FC was
literally set on fire as Uche Kalu scored Enyimba’s
winning goal in far away Cameroun where Coton
Spot hosted Enyimba in a crucial Orange CAF
Champions league on Saturday.
What could pass for a victory road show started
from the main bowl of the Enyimba Stadium
where thousands of fans had gathered to watch
live telecast of the match. It took only the referee’s
whistle for these fans to explode in wild jubilation,
chanting victory songs that took them to major
streets of Aba.
Supporters of Enyimba had virtually written their
darling team off, after they had what many of
them labeled a disappointing start, failing to win
Al – Hilal in their first match book makers had
given to Enyimba on a platter. After that crippling
start, many of them had concluded that the
Enyimba side lacks the character of a
Championship side.
Matters were even made worse when they
realized that after Hilal, Enyimba would travel to
Cameroun to face Coton Sport who had white
washed Enyimba 3 – 0 in their last meeting in
2008. They did not only defeat Enyimba, they
ensured that Enyimba made a forced exit from
the money spinning competition. So, the travel to
Cameorun, in the estimation of the fans; was to
further authenticate Enyimba’s slide down the
table.
It is therefore correct to say that the fans gathered
in the stadium to fulfill all righteousness.
Enyimba’s early lead changed permutations as in
a sudden twist of fate, they regained their
confidence in their team that once took African
Club by storm metamorphosing from near
oblivion to inimitable champions winning the cup
two times in 2004 and 2005.
The atmosphere in Aba as the scores ended 2-3
in favour of Enyimba could better be likened to
the state of Aba the day Enyimba humbled Ismaili
of Egypt in their Ismaili home, running away with
the Orange CAF Championship trophy; their first
after Nigeria had tried for thirty – eight years.
With this victory over Coton Spot, Enyimba is
back and into full reckoning. They will therefore
expect improved patronage from their fans who
had long protested their team’s dismal outing in
recent times. Dr Cosmos Ndukwe, die – hard
Enyimba fan confirmed this much when he
announced that “the days of apathy are over” He
further stated that henceforth Enyimba would be
spoilt by lavish support of Aba fans which they
have fought so hard to deserve. Dr. Ndukwe
wishes the team would sustain this new found
winning rhythm as fans appreciate such
situations.
Chidi Obasi who leads Enyimba Supporters Club
expressed satisfaction with the team’s
performance and urged the fans not to relent in
their support for Enyimba.
Enyimba plays Raja of Morroco in a home match
in another forthnight.

Nsogbu Nsogbu Enyimba Enyi!!