NPFL: Enyimba, Insurance move on as Akwa, Kwara Utd play draw
Reigning Nigeria Premier Football League champions, Enyimba of Aba extended their unbeaten run against Sunshine Stars of Akure to eight after recording a hard-fought 1-0 win on Saturday.
Mbaoma Chijoke scored the match-winner from the penalty spot in additional time of the first half to secure victory for the George Finidi’s side.
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Prior to the game, Enyimba had won five and drawn two of their last encounters against Sunshine Stars who last defeated The Aba Elephants in Nigeria’s topflight game on November 20, 2019, in Akure.
Enyimba remain fourth with 19 points from 11 games. They will face Katsina United in their next game on Sunday.
In Gombe, league leaders Doma United secured a 1-0 victory against Tornadoes.
The hosts were made to sweat to see out the nervy win courtesy of Nelson Abiam’s header in the first half.
Also, it was the seventh consecutive clean sheet in 630 minutes of NPFL action for Osayi Kingdom who has been tipped to earn an invitation to the Super Eagles camp ahead of the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations billed for Ivory Coast.