Enyimba are off the mark in the NPFL Super 6 after a hard-fought encounter against Lobi Stars while Bendel Insurance walk a tight rope after another draw.
Nigeria’s most successful club side Enyimba International are off the mark at the NPFL Super 6.
Enyimba registered their first win of the playoffs following a hard-fought 1-0 win over Benue side Lobi Stars.
NPFL top scorer Chukwuemeka Obioma was the hero of the day for the People’s Elephant as he netted the only goal of the game.
Obioma’s goal proved to be the difference with Enyimba now back in the title race with their first win.
05:39 - 05.06.2023
Lagos FA back Madiba to earn NPFL ticket, Promises support in Ekiti
The chairman, Fuad Oki, declared the support after the Oshodi Boys defeated Ebedie in their last home game 6-0 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos.
Bendel Insurance dropped points again
Insurance have extended their unbeaten run in the NPFL after another share of the spoils in the Super 6.
05:58 - 05.06.2023
Lobi Stars vs Enyimba: Kick off time and Where to watch Yes Father's Boys dare People's Elephant
Lobi Stars and Enyimba International battle each other in search of their first three points at the NPFL Super 6 playoffs.
The Benin Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by a stubborn and gallant Sunshine Stars in the final game of matchday 2.
Divine Nwachukwu gave Insurance a deserved lead as early as in the seventh minute but failed to hold on to the lead as the Stars came back strongly.
20:43 - 05.06.2023
NPFL Super 6: Rivers United survive Remo Stars scare in dramatic four-goal thriller
Matchday two of the NPFL Super 6 delivered excitement with Remo Stars heavily involved again, this time against Rivers United.
Udom Edem Ekerette turned out the hero for twh Owena Whales after he reacted quickest to poke home from a goal-mouth scramble in the second half.
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