Enyimba Battles to Victory, Remo Stars Pulls Ahead in NPFL Race.

AlsoEnyimba FC picked their third win on the road after a marginal 1-0 victory at the Lafia City Stadium against Niger Tornadoes in match day 27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).

Joseph Atule’s effort proved to be the winner as the People’s Elephant handing the nine-time Nigerian champions a perfect response after their disappointing goalless draw at home to Shooting Stars in matchday 26.

Enyimba won their third away match and earned their 13th road point of the 2024/25 NPFL season, following previous wins against Heartland in Owerri and Lobi Stars in Bauchi.

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Atule’s goal came from a slick one-two exchange between the returning Nnaji Christian and second-half substitute Quadri Odusokanmi, allowing the forward to finish clinically inside the box.

Enyimba held firm to secure all three points, but beyond the victory, the match carried extra emotional weight.

Also, Sunday’s matchday 27 triumph underscored the two-time CAF Champions League winners’ resilience as they strive to regain their top form in the domestic league.

After the hard fought victory proud Sporting Director, Ifeanyi Ekwueme,  As he also lauded the team’s mentality and reaction following their setback in Aba.

“I’m delighted with the reaction of the players after the unfortunate home draw against Shooting Stars in our home match in Aba last Sunday,” Ekwueme enthused with joy.

“Their response and approach to this game were very positive, and I urge them to keep pushing because the league is still far from over, with about 11 more games to go.”

Before kick-off in Lafia, Enyimba players displayed Ihemekwele’s number 31 jersey in a touching show of solidarity, a moment that resonated deeply within the club.

Enyimba went further to post on their official ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) and Facebook pages:

“Dear Ifeanyi Ihemekwele @IIhemekwel85799 this victory is a testament to your strength and we’re sending you our best wishes for a swift and full recovery.”

Ekwueme also informed that the club has duly dedicated the win to injured striker Ifeanyi Ihemekwele who has been sidelined through injury.

“Most importantly for us as a team, we dedicate this victory to our injured striker, Ifeanyi Ihemekwele.

“As you may have seen today, the players did the same before the game with his branded jersey. On behalf of the Chairman, Kanu Nwankwo, the management, technical crew, and the players, we wish him and others a quick recovery.”

Enyimba are now sitting eighth in the NPFL table with 38 points and will host El-Kanemi Warriors in their matchday 28 fixture.

NPFL MATCH DAY 27 RESULTS

Sunshine Stars 4-2 Kwara United

Abia Warriors 1-1 Nasarawa United

Bayelsa United 2-1 Bendel Insurance

Kano Pillars 2-1 Rangers Int’l

Niger Tornadoes 0-1 Enyimba Int’l

Remo Stars 1-0 Plateau United

Ikorodu City 2-0 Heartland

Monday (03/03/2025)

El-kanemi Warriors Vs Lobi Stars

Akwa United Vs Katsina United

Shooting Stars Vs Rivers United