Ex-Super Eagles star Emenalo steps down as Saudi Pro League football chief

By Ayobami Okerinde
Former Super Eagles defender and Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo has stepped down as the Saudi Pro League’s chief football executive.
The Saudi Pro League confirmed on Tuesday that Emenalo, who also headed the league’s Player Acquisition Center of Excellence (PACE), will leave at the expiration of his contract after joining the organisation in 2023.
In a statement, the Saudi Pro League thanked Emenalo for his contributions and wished him success in his future endeavours.
Reflecting on his tenure in a statement to The Athletic, Emenalo described the league’s transformation as an “audacious ambition” that many initially believed was unattainable.
“Wh...