Yemi Daniel Olanrewaju
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 2 May 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Lagos, Nigeria | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Enyimba FC (interim head coach) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2011 | Kwara United | ||
| 2011–2012 | Ocean Boys | ||
| 2012–2013 | Crown FC | ||
| 2013–2014 | Kizitepe | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 2019 | Magate F.C. | ||
| 2019–2021 | MFM FC | ||
| 2022 | Nigeria under-17 (assistant) | ||
| 2022 | Vandrezzer | ||
| 2022–2024 | Enyimba FC (Assistant coach) | ||
| 2024 | Enyimba FC (Interim head coach) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Yemi Daniel Olanrewaju (born 2 May 1992) also known as Yema is a Nigerian professional football coach and former player who played as a midfielder, currently the interim head coach of Enyimba FC.[1]
Playing career[edit]
He made appearances in the first tier division in Nigerian football, the Nigeria Professional Football League for Kwara United FC, Ocean Boys FC, and Crown FC. Abroad, he played for Turkish club Kizitepe.
In 2014, at the age of 22, Yema retired from playing due to an ongoing knee injury he sustained while playing for Ocean Boys.
Coaching career[edit]
In 2019, Yema was appointed coach of third-division side Magate FC.[2] Later that year, he joined MFM FC[3] as assistant coach to Tony Bolus. In 2022 he became assistant coach to Nduka Ugbade for the Nigeria U17 national team and was also named coach of Nigeria National League side, Vandrezzer FC.[4]
In September 2022 when Finidi George was announced as Enyimba's[5][6] coach, he handpicked[7] Yema as his assistant. They won a record-extending 9th Nigeria Premier League title[8] for Enyimba.[9][10]
In May 2024 when Finidi resigned from his position at Enyimba[11] after he was appointed as coach of Nigeria's national football team, Yema was appointed as Interim head coach of the team.[12]
Honours[edit]
Enyimba
- Nigeria Professional Football League: 2022–23[13] (assistant manager)
References[edit]
- ^ Bariza, Zazi (2022-09-20). "Yemi Olanrewaju 'Yema' appointed into Enyimba coaching staff". EnyimbaFC.net - The Official Website. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ Ezekute, Nnamdi (2019-02-26). "NNL: Magate Set To Appoint Olanrewaju As New Coach". Complete Sports. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ Dairo, Fisayo (2019-08-21). "NPFL: Swan Selected coach Yema lands MFM job". ACLSports. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "Former Vandrezzer Coach 'Yema' joins Enyimba". Nigeriasoccernet. 2022-09-20. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ Lagos, V. O. P. (2022-09-21). "ENYIMBA FC HAVE ANNOUNCED YEMI 'YEMA' OLANREWAJU TO THEIR COACHING STAFF". Voice of the People, VOP FM. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "NPFL: Enyimba unveil new assistant coach".
- ^ Olaleye, Oluwadamilola (2023-06-27). ""I have Always Wanted Yemi Daniel In My First Season" - Finidi George Speaks On Affection For His Assistant Coach, Lauds His Technical Prowess". Sports247 Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ Adesanya, Taiwo (2023-06-09). "Enyimba assistant coach reveals pressure to win NPL title". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ Report, Agency (2022-09-21). "Enyimba appoint 'Yema' into coaching crew". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ Bariza, Zazi (2023-10-17). "YEMA DEFENDS FIELDING YOUNGSTERS IN AKWA UTD WIN". EnyimbaFC.net - The Official Website. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ ""9 yellow and 3 red cards": Enyimba coach blames referee after loss to Kwara Utd". sportsbrief.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ Kolawole, Hashim (2024-01-15). "NPFL: Enyimba Assistant Coach, Yemi Olanrewaju Optimistic Despite Loss, Injury Challenges". Sports247 Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ Reporters, Our (2023-06-10). "Enyimba win record ninth NPFL title". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-05-16.