Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has approved the appointment of Deutsch Detchoua Gustave Emmanuel as the new Head Coach of Enyimba International Football Club, Aba.
The appointment of the new Head Coach was announced by Abia State Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu in a statement, on Monday.
According to him, Enyimba, which is Nigeria and Africa’s foremost club, has experienced decline from its traditional standards of excellence, noting that the administration of Governor Otti is determined to reposition the club
for professionalism, sustainability, and strong corporate governance.
The statement read in part: “The appointment of Coach Deutsch Detchoua Gustave Emmanuel is part of the strategic efforts to reinvigorate the technical direction of the club, strengthen its competitive edge, and lay a solid foundation for long-term success.
“Coach Deutsch Detchoua Gustave Emmanuel is a highly experienced football tactician with CAF A, B, and C coaching licenses.
“He has worked as Technical Adviser and Head Coach with reputable clubs in Nigeria and Cameroon, delivering impressive results. His track record includes several recognitions, notably the Nigeria National League (NNL) Best Coach Award in 2025.”
Governor Otti expressed confidence that the wealth of experience, technical competence, and professional discipline of Coach Deutsch Detchoua Gustave Emmanuel will contribute significantly to the rebuilding process of Enyimba.
NEWSUNPLUG recalls that Enyimba had last week appointed former Crown FC Coach, Deji Ayeni as their new Head Coach, but still lost 2-0 away to Niger Tornados of Minna.