Nwankwo Kanu’s Enyimba Reaps $400,000 Reward from CAF

Nigerian football powerhouse, Enyimba International FC has received a significant financial boost, pocketing approximately $400,000 for finishing third in Group D of the 2024/25 CAF Confederation Cup.

Led by Super Eagles legend, Nwankwo Kanu, the team exceeded expectations despite not advancing beyond the group stage.

The impressive performance earned them a substantial sum of over ₦600 million.

Under Kanu’s leadership, Enyimba aims to restore its former glory with the team’s CAF Confederation Cup journey yielding considerable financial returns, including the $400,000 prize for their third-place finish.

This amount adds to the $1 million received from CAF’s African Football League over the past 18 months.

The financial injection will enable Enyimba to strengthen their squad and refine strategies for future competitions.

As a renowned player with UEFA Champions League and Olympic gold medal accolades, Kanu has set ambitious targets for Enyimba.

He challenges the team to win the league title or secure a top-three finish in the Nigeria Premier Football League to qualify for continental tournaments.

Their performance in the CAF Confederation Cup has guaranteed Nigeria four spots in the 2025/26 CAF Inter-Club competitions, solidifying the country’s presence in African football.

The financial reward reflects the growing investment in African club football.

CAF’s increased prize money for the Champions League and Confederation Cup supports clubs financially.

This boost will help Enyimba achieve its goals and maintain its status as a top Nigerian clubside.

With Kanu at the helm, the team strives for a resurgence, aiming to replicate past successes and cement its position in Nigerian and African football.