Enyimba Head coach, Stanley Eguma, will miss some of his regular players in their President Federation Cup Round of 32 match against El-Kanemi Warriors including striker Ifeanyi Ihemekwele who has undergone successful surgery on an ankle joint injury and has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2024/2025 season, Completesports.com reports.
Meanwhile, defender Imoh Obot will also be unavailable when the four-time FA Cup winners face El-Kanemi Warriors in Wednesday’s 2025 President Federation Cup Round of 32 clash at Bwari Township Stadium, Abuja.
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Obot sustained an injury during an NPFL matchday 24 fixture against Rivers United in Aba. The Super Eagles B Team defender had recovered but suffered a malaria attack in the build-up to Wednesday’s showdown against the title holders, El-Kanemi Warriors.
The duo’s absence adds to Head Coach Stanley Eguma’s concerns ahead of the crucial fixture. Ihemekwele has scored four goals for the People’s Elephant this term.
Eguma also lamented the unavailability of key players, including captain Seminai Alalibo, among others.
“Even the players we signed during the mid-season transfer window, about 10 or 12 of them, are not eligible to play in the FA Cup,” Eguma said.
“Imo Obot complained of a malaria attack after we thought he had fully recovered from the injury he sustained about two months ago.
“Don’t forget that Ifeanyi Ihemekwele has been ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing surgery.
“But this is Enyimba. We must always give our best, and nothing but victory is our ultimate ambition,” Eguma added.
By Sab Osuji
