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Manchester United dominates the Premier League, Al Ahly takes over the Egyptian Premier League, Yet for Nigeria, one of its pride and glory is Enyimba.

Enyimba’s fame began in 1990, following when the country’s top-flight division was renamed into ‘’. Although it was a good sign, that still wasn’t enough for them. Instead, they worked their way throughout the 90s to establish their name clearly visible on the upper portion of the standings. It was full of peaks and troughs, but it was worthwhile.

Their first two seasons were as if holding onto a cliffside. Out of the league’s 16 clubs, they placed 13th and 15th, respectively. In 1992 came their most frightening nightmare. They were relegated to the second division until 1993. The 1994 season was their highest achievement. They were back in the top level and finished in third after BCC Lions and Shooting Stars. However, that limelight rapidly declined because they had a series of mediocre performances until 1998.The Aba Warriors welcomed the new decade with a blast under the guidance of coach Godwin Koko Uwa.

Now, they are the country’s most successful club for having the most number of league titles, the first and only Nigerian club to win the African Champions League twice, and one of the top clubs that source talented players for the Super Eagles team. In 2003, they were named Africa’s best team, with coach Kadir Ikhana as the best coach.Their records brim with excellence and significant milestones, and it was their road towards greatness that painted their nickname ‘’.

 

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