Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has approved the appointment of Mr Daniel Eke as the new Sporting Director of Enyimba Football Club of Aba.
The appointment was announced on Sunday by the Abia State Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, following the resignation of former Super Eagles player, Ifeanyi Ekwueme, from the position last week.
Kanu said Eke’s appointment is part of an ongoing reorganisation by the state government aimed at restoring Enyimba to its rightful status among Africa’s elite football clubs.
The state government expressed concern over the club’s steady decline from its once-dominant position, noting that Enyimba’s current standing on the 2025/2026 Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) table falls short of the club’s pedigree.
According to the statement, Daniel Eke is a product of Enyimba FC’s feeder team and has built a solid career in football management and player development. He has served as the club’s Scouting Director since 2023.
The government also dismissed reports that former Super Eagles defender, Uche Okechukwu, had been appointed as Enyimba’s Sporting Director.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the general public is hereby informed that Mr Uche Okechukwu is a duly appointed and sworn-in member of the Enyimba FC Board,” Kanu said.
