Head coach Emmanuel Deutsch has expressed firm belief that Enyimba International FC will not be relegated from the Nigeria Premier Football League, despite the team’s struggles this season.
The nine-time league champions slipped to a 2-0 defeat against Kano Pillars FC on Sunday, leaving them in 16th position on the table and dangerously close to the drop zone.
Enyimba, based in Aba, are currently just above the relegation places on goal difference, with the latest result marking their 13th loss of a challenging campaign.
However, Deutsch remains confident that the People’s Elephant will retain their top-flight status by the end of the season.
“Our objective is clear — Enyimba will stay in the league. I strongly believe we will achieve that,” he said.
Attention now turns to a crucial Abia derby clash against Abia Warriors FC this weekend in Aba. The encounter is seen as a decisive fixture, as Enyimba look to secure vital points in their battle to avoid relegation.
