Nigeria's most successful club, Enyimba, have taken time to respond to hash criticisms over the leadership of the club.

In recent time, there has been mounting attacks on the Nwankwo Kanu leadership of the two time African Champions and nine-time NPFL title winners.

But the hierarchy of the People's Elephant who have patiently sulked the barrage of media attacks, especially on social media, have taken time to respond to the nay-sayers, urging them to go and 'cash their paymasters cheques and move on'.

The club also reminded the critics that 'Enyimba's growth is bigger than pettiness'.

"In football, success is not measured by one defeat, nor is failure sealed by a temporary dip in form. Yet, some so-called "football analysts" in Nigeria have made it their life's work to wage an agenda-driven campaign against one of Africa’s greatest football legends, Kanu Nwankwo, simply because he dares to bring professional reforms to Enyimba FC.

"The latest attack is a calculated misrepresentation of match statistics in a bid to paint the Kanu-led Enyimba management black as incompetent. This level of desperation has gone from laughable to downright embarrassing. Imagine claiming that Enyimba’s victory over Lobi Stars in Bauchi was against Wikki Tourists. Such a blunder exposes the intellectual bankruptcy of these pen pushers who, rather than provide insightful analysis, are contented with regurgitating baseless fabrications just to undermine a man who has given his all for Nigerian football.

"But here’s a reality check for these hired guns: great clubs, from Manchester City to Real Madrid, have their ups and downs. Barcelona, AC Milan and even the mighty Bayern Munich have faced setbacks at one time or the other and recovered stronger. So why is it suddenly the end of the world when Enyimba FC experiences a minor slump? The answer is simple—this is not about football; it’s about personal vendettas, ego-driven plots, and a desperate bid to derail a legacy.

"Kanu Nwankwo didn’t stumble into football management. He earned his place through hard work, experience and an undying passion for the game. Under his leadership, Enyimba reclaimed a continental ticket, a feat his detractors conveniently ignore. They are the same voices who, during the early years of Anyansi Agwu’s tenure, criticized him until political financial backing changed the club’s fortunes. If history teaches anything, it’s that patience breeds success—not cheap propaganda.

"So, to these 'mercenaries' who are constantly scribbling fiction against Kanu’s leadership, the message is clear: eat your paycheques, enjoy the temporary satisfaction it brings, but understand that —Enyimba is bigger than your smear campaigns. Kanu Nwankwo is on a mission to restore professionalism, transparency, and long-term growth to the People’s Elephant; and no amount of false narratives can stop the movement.

"True Enyimba fans see the bigger picture. The future is bright and no amount of hate can dim the vision".