Enyimba Confirm Departure of 22 Players Ahead of 2025/26 Season




Enyimba International FC has confirmed the exit of 22 players from its squad as part of a major restructuring ahead of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.

In an official statement, the People’s Elephant thanked the departing players for their contributions and wished them well in their future careers.

Players Released:
Imo Prince Ikemdinachi, Musa Usman Babalolo, Innocent Gabriel, Nelson Michael, Alade Muyiwa Balogun, Nnachi Chidiebere, Chisom Ejio, Junior Lokosa, Fatai Abdullahi, Imo Obot Udo, Umeh Gozie, Olufemi Opeoluwa, Somiari Orinate Alalibo, Chidera Eze, Ukadiike Chiemerie Divine, Augustine Onyemaechi, Gideon Peter, Tobias Orkuma, Leonard Obinna, Brown Ideye, Ani Ozoemena, and Elijah Akanni.

Players Loaned Out:

  • Obichere Wisdom Odinaka → Kun Khalifat FC

  • Purpose Ahubaraezemma → Kun Khalifat FC

  • Samuel Buah Nuako → Kun Khalifat FC

Enyimba will kick off their NPFL campaign on August 22 with an away fixture against league debutants Barau FC. The Aba giants will then host Niger Tornadoes and Nasarawa United in quick succession as they look to set the tone for another title challenge.

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