Gov. Otti appoints Deutsch as new Enyimba head coach

Gov. Otti appoints Deutsch as new Enyimba head coach

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has approved the appointment of Coach Deutsch Detchoua Gustave Emmanuel as the new head coach of Enyimba International Football Club, Aba, in a move aimed at restoring the club’s dominance in Nigerian and African football.

A press statement signed by Prince Okey Kanu, the Commissioner for Information said the appointment, which takes immediate effect, is part of the Otti administration’s broader effort to reposition Enyimba, Nigeria’s most decorated football club, for renewed competitiveness, professionalism, and long-term sustainability.

Enyimba, a two-time CAF Champions League winner and multiple domestic league champion, has long been one of Abia State’s most visible sporting brands on the continental stage. However, recent seasons have seen the Aba-based side fall short of its historic standards.

According to the state government, Governor Otti is determined to return the club to its “pride of place” as a powerhouse in African football while strengthening its technical structure and corporate governance framework.

Coach Deutsch Detchoua Gustave Emmanuel is a highly experienced football tactician, holding CAF A, B, and C coaching licences. He has served as Technical Adviser and Head Coach to several clubs in Nigeria and Cameroon, earning a reputation for discipline, tactical depth, and results-driven leadership.

His credentials include the prestigious Nigeria National League (NNL) Best Coach Award in 2025, among other professional recognitions.

The government said his appointment is a strategic decision aimed at reinvigorating Enyimba’s technical direction, improving on-field performance, and laying a solid foundation for sustained success.

Governor Otti expressed confidence that the new coach’s experience, competence, and professionalism would play a key role in rebuilding the club and restoring its status as a dominant force in both domestic and continental competitions.