Enyimba committed to a new relationship after Yemi Daniel Olanrewaju was promoted from assistant to permanent manager.
Former assistant to Finidi George at Enyimba has taken to social media to express his feelings after putting pen to paper to stay with the Aba Billionaires.
Yemi Daniel Olanrewaju fondly referred to by his admirers as ‘Yema’ has been promoted by the People’s Elephant to head coach ahead of the 2024/2025 NPFL season.
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12:34 - 17.08.2024
7 things to know about the 32-year-old coach who replaced former Super Eagles boss Finidi George
Former Super Eagles manager Finidi George has been replaced by his former club ahead of the new season.
Olanrewaju was named as interim manager following the now infamous departure of NPFL winner and Nigerian legend Finidi George to take over as Super Eagles boss towards the end of last season.
With the Elephants deep in the title race with eventual winners Enugu Rangers, the talented tactician failed to help the club defend their crown but managed to get the Aba side a ticket to the CAFCC.
![Finidi George (right) and his former assistant Yemi Olanrewaju during their time together at NPFL champions Enyimba.](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/17052024/8ff814c2-fa91-44a5-8c0d-4c8a345069cc.jpg?operations=fit(480:))
Now, Nigeria’s most successful club has rewarded the 32-year-old for what he showed during his time as interim coach with the role of the new permanent manager.
“Yemi Daniel Olanrewaju has been promoted to head coach of Enyimba FC, signing a one-year contract,” the club stated in a statement on their official website.
![Yemi Daniel Olanrewaju and Nwankwo Kanu at Enyimba.](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/16082024/8d5d7852-f13d-4c33-98c4-caf9b3f40cbd.jpg?operations=fit(480:))
Now, Yema has broken his silence after taking to social media to express his feelings after taking over Nigeria’s most successful club.
“I love it here and will give everything here,” Yema posted on his official X.com, former Twitter, account.
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Yema’s time at Enyimba
The former Vandrezzer and MFM FC coach joined the People’s Elephant two years ago following the appointment of Finidi as coach.
He went on to play a key role as the Elephants rode to a historic ninth title in the 2022/23 season to become Nigeria’s most successful club.
![Enyimba's new boss, Yemi Daniel in action in the NPFL.](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/30072024/cb690a11-b0d6-4bce-a142-5b704cd67af1.jpg?operations=fit(480:))
Coach Yema is highly regarded for his tactics and ability to motivate players. And with the new season approaching, the new manager is fully focused on reinviograting his squad with new talents following the departure of some key players.
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