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The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti has approved the appointment of a new head Coach for Enyimba International FC of Aba. He is Deutsch Detchoua Gustave Emmanuel.
This is as the Governor has began moves to recover abandoned farm settlements in the state.
Enyimba International FC remains Nigeria’s most decorated football club and one of Abia State’s most prominent sporting brands across Africa having won the CAF Champions league back to back during the administration of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu as Governor of Abia State.
However, in recent times, the club has experienced a decline from its traditional standards of excellence.
A statement by the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu said 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.
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“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 expresses 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 International Football Club and return the club to its rightful position as a powerhouse in Nigerian and African football”, the statement added.
Meanwhile, Abia State government has commenced the process of taking back abandoned and underutilised farm settlements across the State.
Governor Otti stated this on Tuesday while receiving in audience, a delegation of the Executive Management Committee of the Anambra – Imo River Basin Development Authority, led by its Chairman, Senator Emmanuel Anosike, who paid him a working visit.
Governor Otti described agriculture as the mainstay of Nigeria’s economy and disclosed that Abia State Government is working on transiting from the popular subsistence agriculture to commercial agriculture with its value-chain.
