GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI APPROVES APPOINTMENT OF COACH DEUTSCH DETCHOUA GUSTAVE EMMANUEL AS HEAD COACH OF ENYIMBA INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL CLUB, ABA

The Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has approved the appointment of Coach Deutsch Detchoua Gustave Emmanuel as the new Head Coach of Enyimba International Football Club, Aba.

Enyimba International Football Club is Nigeria’s most decorated football team and one of Abia State’s most recognizable sporting brands on the African continent. A two-time CAF Champions League winner and multiple domestic league champion, the club has, over the years, projected Abia State’s image globally while inspiring generations of footballers and fans.

However, in recent years, Enyimba has fallen short of its historically high standards. The administration of Governor Alex Otti remains resolute in its commitment to restoring the club’s glory, competitiveness, and reputation as a dominant force in Nigerian and African football. This vision also includes repositioning the club on the pillars of professionalism, sustainability, and sound corporate governance.

The appointment of Coach Deutsch Detchoua Gustave Emmanuel forms part of the strategic measures aimed at revitalizing the club’s technical structure, enhancing its competitive strength, and laying a solid foundation for long-term success.

Coach Deutsch Detchoua Gustave Emmanuel is an accomplished football tactician, holding CAF A, B, and C coaching licences. He has served as Technical Adviser and Head Coach to several reputable clubs in Nigeria and Cameroon, recording notable successes. His achievements include multiple commendations, most prominently the Nigeria National League (NNL) Best Coach Award in 2025.

Governor Otti is confident that the experience, technical expertise, and professional discipline of Coach Deutsch Detchoua Gustave Emmanuel will play a vital role in Enyimba’s rebuilding process and return the club to its rightful status as a powerhouse in Nigerian and African football.

The general public is hereby informed.