Adepoju Faults Abia Government Over Enyimba Appointments

Adepoju Faults Abia Government Over Enyimba Appointments

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Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has faulted what he described as government interference in the management decisions of Enyimba FC, insisting that key technical appointments should be the prerogative of the club’s leadership, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Adepoju’s comments follow reports that the Abia State Government installed Emmanuel Deutsch as Technical Adviser and Daniel Eke as Sporting Director, despite earlier nominations by the club’s management team led by former Super Eagles captain Nwankwo Kanu.

While acknowledging the government’s stake in the club, Adepoju maintained that operational decisions — particularly the appointment of a Head Coach and Sporting Director — should originate from the club’s management structure.

“Government can have a say, but appointments should come from the club’s management,” Adepoju said.

He urged both parties to prioritise collaboration and stability, stressing that Enyimba’s stature in Nigerian football must not be undermined by administrative disagreements. The two-time African champions, he noted, remain a benchmark for professionalism and performance within the domestic league.

Adepoju called for harmony between the club’s leadership and state authorities to ensure that sporting considerations remain central to decision-making and that Enyimba continues to set standards in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).