Enyimba of Aba climbed to the top of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) ladder for the first time yesterday following their 3-1 defeat of FC IfeanyiUbah in their fourth game of the six-team competition.
On a night the first two games between Lobi Stars and Akwa United and Enugu Rangers against Kano Pillars ended in draws, Enyimba were left to beat the whipping boys of the competition, FC IfeanyiUbah to take the leadership position in the league. This they did with two first half goals by Bala Reuben and a second half strike by Abdulrahman Bashir. James Promise’s 31st minute strike was only consolatory for FC IfeanyiUbah.
Enyimba now have nine points from four matches, while second placed Kano Pillars are on eight points from the same number of games. This means the championship will be decided on the last day when Enyimba will face Akwa United, while Kano Pillars will meet Lobi Stars.
The first match of the day between Kano Pillars and Enugu Rangers ended in a 1-1 draw, which means Pillars can still win the championship if they beat Lobi Stars in the last game, while Enyimba draw or lose to Akwa United. Read more