Enyimba FC have confirmed a major squad overhaul ahead of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League season, parting ways with 22 players – www.isagoal.com reports.
The Aba-based side expressed gratitude to the departing players and wished them success in their next chapters, according to the club’s official release.
The list includes experienced names like Brown Ideye, Junior Lokosa, Fatai Abdullahi, Elijah Akanni, and Innocent Gabriel, along with several young talents.
Enyimba also announced loan exits for Obichere Wisdom Odinaka, Purpose Ahubaraezemma, and Samuel Buah Nuako.
Players Who Have Left the Club
– Imo Prince Ikemdinachi
– Musa Usman Babalolo
– Innocent Gabriel
– Nelson Michael
– Alade Muyiwa Balogun
– Nnachi Chidiebere
– Chisom Ejio
– Junior Lokosa
– Fatai Abdullahi
– Imo Obot Udo
– Umeh Gozie
– Olufemi Opeoluwa
– Somiari Orinate Alalibo
– Chidera Eze
– Ukadiike Chiemerie Divine
– Augustine Onyemaechi
– Gideon Peter
– Tobias Orkuma
– Leonard Obinna
– Brown Ideye
– Ani Ozoemena
– Elijah Akanni
Players on Loan
– Obichere Wisdom Odinaka
– Purpose Ahubaraezemma
– Samuel Buah Nuako
This reshaping of the roster comes as the eight-time NPFL champions prepare for the new campaign, which begins on August 22 against league newcomers Barau FC.
The People’s Elephant will then host Niger Tornadoes and Nasarawa United in their opening home fixtures.
The sweeping changes suggest a new direction underlined by youth, ambition, and the search for fresh energy in the squad.
This article was updated 3 days ago