By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Super Eagles goalkeeper Ojo Olorunleke has been named new captain of Enyimba.
The Nigeria Professional Football League champions also confirmed the appointment of centre-back Somiari Alalibo as assistant captain.
Former captain of the team John Noble left the club at the end of last season following the expiration of his contract.
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The 27-year-old joined the two-time African champions in September 2021 after leaving local rivals Abia Warriors.
The Peoples’ Elephant will begin their 2023/24 campaign with a CAF Champions League preliminary round fixture against Al Ahli Benghazi on August 18.
