Well done: Fans hail Super Eagles legend Nwankwo Kanu for humiliating Enyimba after shock loss

Super Eagles icon Nwankwo Kanu and his Enyimba FC side faced heavy criticism from fans following a stunning 2-0 defeat to Nigeria National League (NNL) minnows Abakaliki FC in the President Federation Cup.

The loss, which occurred at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, marked a humiliating exit for the four-time FA Cup winners and two-time CAF Champions League champions, ending their last hope for silverware in a lacklustre 2024/2025 season.

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Abakaliki, a relegation-threatened second-tier side, produced a sensational performance, scoring once in each half to secure one of the biggest upsets of the 2025 FA Cup.

The result came as a shock to Nigerian football followers, with Enyimba’s passionate fanbase taking to social media to express their frustration and disappointment.

The defeat has raised serious questions about the direction of the club under Kanu’s leadership.Fans voiced their anger, with some calling for Kanu and the current management to step down.

One fan wrote, “Well done @PapiloKanu and Ifeanyi Ekwueme, you have succeeded in humiliating Enyimba. Governor @alexottiofr please bring back Felix Anyansi-Agwu.”

Another lamented, “Owerri people don come spoil our club… I cry for my beloved club, we the young fans won’t witness the past glory of 2002, 2003.”

Others demanded urgent action, with comments like, “Sporting Director and Kanu should leave our club,” and “Enyimba is no longer a football club.

They are just a bunch of things I don’t know.”The defeat serves as a stark reminder of Enyimba’s inconsistent displays this season which has seen them crash out of all available competitions, while also struggling in the NPFL.

Nevertheless, Abakaliki and their fans will celebrate their historic victory as Enyimba and Kanu face a period of reflection to address their faltering campaign and restore the club’s former glory.