Joel Ajayi
Nigerian and Super Eagles icon, Nwankwo Kanu and his Enyimba team have been rewarded for their CAFCC journey, where they made it to the group stage and finished third
Enyimba International Football Club, led by Super Eagles legend Nwankwo Kanu, have secured a substantial sum of over ₦600 million (approximately $400,000) for finishing third in Group D of the 2024/25 CAF Confederation Cup.
Enyimba, Nigeria’s most successful club, have been working tirelessly to restore its glory days under Kanu’s leadership.
Despite not advancing beyond the group stage, the team’s participation in the CAF Confederation Cup has yielded a considerable financial return.
This windfall includes the $400,000 prize for their third-place finish in the CAFCC, adding to the base amount of $1 million received from CAF’s African Football League over the past 18 months.
The financial injection is crucial for Enyimba as they aim to strengthen their squad and improve their strategies for future competitions.
Kanu, who is renowned for his achievements as a player, including winning the UEFA Champions League and an Olympic gold medal, has set ambitious targets for the team.
He has challenged Enyimba to either win the league title or secure a top-three finish in the Nigeria Premier Football League to qualify for continental tournaments.
Enyimba’s performance in the CAF Confederation Cup also ensures that Nigeria will have four teams participating in the 2025/26 CAF Inter-Club competitions, further solidifying the country’s presence in African football.
The team’s success is a reminder of the growing investment in African club football, with CAF increasing prize money for both the Champions League and Confederation Cup to support clubs financially.
While Enyimba have struggled to build on this momentum, the financial boost will be instrumental in helping the team achieve its goals and maintain its status as one of Nigeria’s top clubs.
With Kanu expected to still be at the helm, Enyimba will strive for a resurgence, aiming to replicate past successes and cement their position as a dominant force in Nigerian and African football.
