By Agency Report

After weeks of inconsistent results Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL giants Enyimba FC have reportedly contacted former Ghana assistant coach Ibrahim Tanko over the coaching job

Kumasi-based radio, Light FM reports that Tanko, 43, has been contacted to take up the job at the Aba state ahead of the 2021-2022 NPFL season.

The former Borussia Dortmund forward is currently unattached since losing his role as assistant coach of the Black Stars.

He also been replaced by Annor Walker as coach of the CHAN team.

Tanko is yet to return to club football since his last job at FC Cologne as an assistant coach back in the 2011-12 season.

He was previously linked with the coaching job at Hearts of Oak before Samuel Boadu was eventually appointed.

The Ghanaian gaffer has had stints at Frieburg (Germany), FC Copenhagen (Denmark), Urawa Red Diamonds in Japan and FC Cologne in (Germany).

Should the approach goes as planned, Mr Tanko will replace Fatai Osho in the People’s Elephant dugout next season.

The 2019 NPFL Champions are currently 5rh on the log with 54 points from 32 matches. They are six points below league leaders, Akwa United and a point away from continental slot