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Kanu Nwankwo Appointed As Enyimba Chairman by naptu2: 7:10pm On Jul 11, 2023
Abia confirms Kanu’s appointment as Enyimba chairman

By Christian Okpara
11 July 2023

Abia State government, yesterday, confirmed former Arsenal striker, Kanu Nwankwo, as Enyimba of Aba’s new chairman. Kanu replaces Felix Anyansi-Agwu, who led the club for 24 years.

Governor Alex Otti dissolved the Enyimba board, led by Anyansi-Agwu, shortly the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) Championship Play-off, which the Peoples Elephant won to become the 2022/23 league champions.

Kanu, 46, is expected to lead Enyimba to success in both the CAF Champions League and the 2023/24 season’s league and Federation Cup competitions, which his predecessor won on several occasions.

As Enyimba chairman, the former Iwuanyanwu Nationale star will work with his Ajax Amsterdam former team mate, Finidi George, who is the club’s coach. Both players were part of Louis van Gaal’s team, which won the UEFA Champions League in 1995.

Kanu came to national limelight in 1993, when he was top scorer at the FIFA U-17 World Cup hosted by Japan.

Three years later, he captained Nigeria to the gold medal at the 1996 Olympics, scoring memorable goals, including the tie deciding semifinal strike against Brazil.

In a career that spanned over 20 years, Kanu also played for Inter Milan, West Bromwich Albion and Portsmouth. He was a member of the Arsenal ‘Invincibles,’ the Arsene Wenger-led side that went a whole season undefeated in the English Premier League.

https://guardian.ng/sport/abia-confirms-kanus-appointment-as-enyimba-chairman/

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Re: Kanu Nwankwo Appointed As Enyimba Chairman by TemplarLandry: 7:14pm On Jul 11, 2023
Papilo!

I dedicate “Kno The Meaning” by Future to him. Great jam!

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Re: Kanu Nwankwo Appointed As Enyimba Chairman by Ladiesdoctor(m): 7:20pm On Jul 11, 2023
He deserve it

There will be full expectations from your leadership

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Re: Kanu Nwankwo Appointed As Enyimba Chairman by Eriokanmi: 7:23pm On Jul 11, 2023
Welcome home, papillo

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Re: Kanu Nwankwo Appointed As Enyimba Chairman by Pootle: 7:23pm On Jul 11, 2023
very good for npfl....but why is he always standing like he want to take a dump undecided

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Re: Kanu Nwankwo Appointed As Enyimba Chairman by damilola4162(m): 7:23pm On Jul 11, 2023
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Re: Kanu Nwankwo Appointed As Enyimba Chairman by 001Lagos: 7:24pm On Jul 11, 2023
Congrats King Kanu

I pray that you succeed

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Re: Kanu Nwankwo Appointed As Enyimba Chairman by Nobody: 7:24pm On Jul 11, 2023
Hope he returns Enyimba to the glory days as African Champion.

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Re: Kanu Nwankwo Appointed As Enyimba Chairman by zeusdgrt(m): 7:24pm On Jul 11, 2023
Because Dem don go global to play real Madrid and the rest e eye don go there, what happened to the last chairman that pushed enyimba to this position? just want to reap where e nor sow

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Re: Kanu Nwankwo Appointed As Enyimba Chairman by vibbb: 7:24pm On Jul 11, 2023
It has been a good run for the Enyimba fc - One of the must decorated FC in naija:
Nigerian Professional Football League - 9 time
Champions: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009–10, 2015, 2019, 2023.

4 time - Nigerian FA Cup Champions (4): 2005, 2009, 2013, 2014.

4 time - Nigerian Super Cup Champions (4): 2001, 2003, 2010, 2013.

International:
2 time - CAF Champions League Champions (2): 2003, 2004.

2 time - CAF Super Cup Champions (2): 2004, 2005.

Obviously the team has been managed by good hands. With Papilo on board now - we expect more trophies🏆.

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Re: Kanu Nwankwo Appointed As Enyimba Chairman by ecolime(m): 7:25pm On Jul 11, 2023
Congratulations Papilo

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Re: Kanu Nwankwo Appointed As Enyimba Chairman by Skillsnigeria: 7:25pm On Jul 11, 2023
That's good and nice
Re: Kanu Nwankwo Appointed As Enyimba Chairman by IyaTola: 7:25pm On Jul 11, 2023
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Re: Kanu Nwankwo Appointed As Enyimba Chairman by callmevirus(m): 7:25pm On Jul 11, 2023
Nigga big pass this na

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Re: Kanu Nwankwo Appointed As Enyimba Chairman by Pwettylinda(f): 7:25pm On Jul 11, 2023
Thiefnubuu shall soon been trashed at the election tribunal like a baby

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Re: Kanu Nwankwo Appointed As Enyimba Chairman by Onyi90(m): 7:25pm On Jul 11, 2023
naptu2:


https://guardian.ng/sport/abia-confirms-kanus-appointment-as-enyimba-chairman/



A step in the right direction. A square peg in a square hole 🕳️

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Re: Kanu Nwankwo Appointed As Enyimba Chairman by Orathird: 7:26pm On Jul 11, 2023
Nairaland is now very slow oooo



News that we read days ago is just coming here now.

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Re: Kanu Nwankwo Appointed As Enyimba Chairman by brain54(m): 7:26pm On Jul 11, 2023
Kanu 46 years…?


How come. I thought he is older.

How many years he take retire so?

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Re: Kanu Nwankwo Appointed As Enyimba Chairman by Freshfish4: 7:26pm On Jul 11, 2023
Nice one
Re: Kanu Nwankwo Appointed As Enyimba Chairman by Ajibel(m): 7:26pm On Jul 11, 2023
I learnt former chairman fought to stop this from happening

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Re: Kanu Nwankwo Appointed As Enyimba Chairman by 9jatriot(m): 7:27pm On Jul 11, 2023
I remember Kanu as someone who can be very tactical but also emotional. So he really looks like someone who can function as a technical adviser but not head coach.

I remember how he used to go to coaches and point out what he has observed in the game being played and when he is substituted into the game he will exploit those loopholes of the opponent and help to go on to win the game.

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Re: Kanu Nwankwo Appointed As Enyimba Chairman by Honestfrend: 7:27pm On Jul 11, 2023
Papillo.. Senior man

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Re: Kanu Nwankwo Appointed As Enyimba Chairman by RoyalRumble1(m): 7:27pm On Jul 11, 2023
TemplarLandry:
Papilo!

I dedicate “Kno The Meaning” by Future to him. Great jam!

A good one at least. Better than advertising for those yeye betting companies that only makes Nigerian youths homeless and without future.

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Re: Kanu Nwankwo Appointed As Enyimba Chairman by Faber(m): 7:28pm On Jul 11, 2023
He will do well....


Thanks Felix Anyasiagwu. During your time as Enyimba's chairman, Enyimba became the most successful Nigerian clubside.

You did well sir

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Re: Kanu Nwankwo Appointed As Enyimba Chairman by tiswell(m): 7:28pm On Jul 11, 2023
Goodluck papilo!

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Re: Kanu Nwankwo Appointed As Enyimba Chairman by CJStarz: 7:28pm On Jul 11, 2023
That's a good one. Kanu Nwankwo is from same Arochukwu as Governor Otti but that notwithstanding, he's a right choice.
Na im be say boys go dey see Papillo for stadium everytime....... hope he go dey drop something for boys o🤣🤣

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Re: Kanu Nwankwo Appointed As Enyimba Chairman by Chucks13: 7:28pm On Jul 11, 2023
Woow I love that.

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Re: Kanu Nwankwo Appointed As Enyimba Chairman by ipobarecriminals: 7:28pm On Jul 11, 2023
cool OBInna go soon congra2late him

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Re: Kanu Nwankwo Appointed As Enyimba Chairman by pacqman: 7:28pm On Jul 11, 2023


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Re: Kanu Nwankwo Appointed As Enyimba Chairman by fergie001: 7:28pm On Jul 11, 2023
Thank you Anyansi-Agwu, you came saw and conquered.

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