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Enyimba Turn to Deutsch Amid Coaching Carousel
Enyimba International FC have appointed Cameroonian coach Emmanuel Deutsch as their new head coach, continuing a period of managerial turnover at the Aba-based club.
The nine-time Nigerian champions confirmed the appointment on Monday through Abia State Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu. Deutsch replaces Deji Ayeni, who was dismissed after just eight days in charge following a draw with Barau FC and a 2-0 defeat to Niger Tornadoes.Ayeni’s exit made him the third coach fired by Enyimba in two years, with the instability beginning after the departure of Yemi Olanrewaju in December 2024.
Olanrewaju had succeeded Finidi George, with both men guiding the club to the 2023 NPFL title. Stanley Eguma later took over but was relieved of his duties in November 2025 after inconsistent results and continental elimination.
Deutsch, formerly of Sunshine Stars, has been tasked with steadying the club as they sit 12th in the NPFL table with 27 points after 22 matches, just three points above the relegation zone. Enyimba’s next test is an away fixture against second-placed Nasarawa United.
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