Super Eagle legend, Nwankwo Kanu has officially been announced as the new Chairman of Nigerian Professional Football League side, Enyimba FC, replacing Felix Anyansi-Agwu who led the Aba club for 24 years.
In the history of Nigerian football, Felix Anyansi-Agwu is the most successful club chairman considering how he won nine League titles and two CAF Champions League during his reign.
Many former Super Eagles players like Obinna Nsofor, Dele Aiyenugba, and Vincent Enyeama played under Felix Anyansi-Agwu at Enyimba.
Governor Alex Otti dissolved the Enyimba board days after they won the 2023 Nigerian League title.
According to reports in the Guardian and Daily Post, Kanu has been enjoined by Governor Otti to make sure that Enyimba wins more titles in the coming years.
Kanu to work with Finidi
Kanu Nwankwo will work with his Ajax Amsterdam former teammate, Finidi George, who is the club’s coach. Both players were part of Louis van Gaal’s team that won the UEFA Champions League in 1995.
These two stars were also superb in the Super Eagles during their days. Kanu played 86 games for the Super Eagles netting 12 goals.
Finidi George on the other hand featured in 62 games scoring six goals.
