Enyimba Football Club have officially announced the departure of its head coach, Yemi Olarenwaju, effective immediately.

In a short statement on their X page, the People’s Elephant expressed their gratitude to Coach Olarenwaju for his services and wished him the best in his future endeavours.

“Enyimba FC can confirm that it has parted ways with head coach Yemi Olarenwaju.

“The club thanks Coach Olarenwaju for his services and wishes him the best in his future endeavours.” The club wrote.

Coach Olarenwaju’s tenure at Enyimba began in September 2022, when he was appointed as assistant coach to Finidi George.

During their time together, the duo led Enyimba to a record-extending 9th Nigeria Premier League title.

Following Finidi George’s resignation in May 2024, Coach Olarenwaju took over as interim head coach, leading the team until the end of the season.

He was subsequently confirmed as the permanent head coach in August 2024.

The club’s decision to part ways with Coach Olarenwaju marks the end of his tenure at Enyimba.

In the past weeks, Enyimba have endured a rough patch; winless in eight matches after a solitary point against Plateau United in Jos, marking their longest streak without a victory in 20 years.

The search for a new head coach for the two-time African champions has effectively commenced.

Kwara State Police Command at the weekend foiled a well-orchestrated kidnap in Oke-Ero local government area of the state.

The victims, who were forcefully abducted by armed assailants on their way to a wedding programme in Kogi State, were rescued in a joint operation involving the Police and the Oke-Ero Local Government Security Initiative personnel.

According to a police source, the rescue team acted on credible intelligence and the support of local informants who joined the security operatives at the suspects’ hideout in the Idofin-Igbana area.

“On sighting the security team, the six kidnappers in military uniforms, engaged the operatives in a gun battle but we were able to overpower them,” the source said.

Confirming the incident, the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Toun Ejire-Adeyemi said: “The suspects fled the scene with various degrees of injuries, abandoning their captives in the process,” adding that the rescued victims were 13.

She said: “The rescued victims includes three females and ten males from various locations, including Odo-Owa in Oke-Ero LGA, Ilorin, Ogbomoso, and a group of trailer drivers en route Kogi State.

“While two victims sustained minor gunshot injuries, all victims were immediately provided with medical care at a nearby hospital, stabilized, and subsequently reunited with their families.”

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Victor Olaiya, commended the resilience and swift response of the operatives and gratitude to the locales for the timely provision of credible information.

He assured the public of the Command’s commitment to sustaining the fight against criminality in all forms, urging them to explore the command’s emergency hotlines 07032069501 or 08125275046.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles B team delivered an emphatic performance on Saturday night, defeating Ghana 3-1 to secure their spot at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).

The thrilling encounter between the Super Eagles and the Ghana team took place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.

Sodiq Ismail set the tone for the victory with a clinical finish in the 18th minute, giving the super eagles an early lead. Just three minutes later, Nduka doubled the advantage, calmly slotting the ball into the net from inside the box to leave the Ghanaian defense stunned.

The momentum continued in the second half as Rangers winger Isaac Saviour capitalized on a defensive blunder by Ghana to fire in Nigeria’s third goal, cementing the home team’s dominance.

Despite Nigeria’s commanding performance, Ghana managed a consolation goal through substitute Amankona Stephen, who found the back of the net 18 minutes before the final whistle.

The win marks a significant achievement for Nigeria, guaranteeing their place in the continental tournament and delivering a morale boost ahead of the competition. Fans in Uyo celebrated the victory, hailing the team’s spirited display against their arch-rivals.

With CHAN 2024 on the horizon, expectations are high as the Super Eagles B prepare to represent Nigeria on the African stage.