NPFL: Enyimba secures 2-1 victory against Plateau United
Enyimba Football Club of Aba moved six points clear at the top of the table after securing a 2-1 victory against Plateau United, thanks to goals from Tosin Omoyele in Matchday 9 of the Nigeria Professional Football League, at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba.
Enyimba’s manager, Fatai Osho gave Tosin Omoyele a starting role to display his quality against his former club and the striker repaid his coach for believing in him. Plateau United put up a big fight and were unlucky not to get on the score sheet early from Sunday Anthony’s 25th-minute effort.
However, Omoyele and Anayo Iwuala combined well in attack and it didn’t take long before Omoyele gave the home side the lead. Iwuala delivered a corner kick and Omoyele timed his run perfectly to produce a beautiful header.
Three minutes later, Iwuala capitalised on a defensive error and passed to Omoyele who released a fierce shot to double Enyimba’s lead and secure his 4th goal of the season.
When second half commenced, the home team picked up where they stopped. They mounted pressure on the visitors looking for the third goal to seal the contest.
However, in the 76th minute substitute Moses Effiong pulled one back for Plateau United. Isah Ndala sent in a free kick into Enyimba’s danger area for the former Dakkada FC player to connect with a header.
Plateau United continued to press for the equaliser but Enyimba’s defence stood firm to defend the lead and sealed all three points. Omoyele, who showed his predatory skills with a double strike in the first half helped Enyimba consolidate it’s place at the top of the table.
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— League Management NG (@LMCNPFL) February 6, 2021
Sunday’s Matchday 9 NPFL Fixtures
Rangers International FC vs Warri Wolves
Dakkada FC vs Abia Warriors
Sunshine Stars vs Kwara United
Akwa United vs Katsina United
MFM vs Heartland
Jigawa Golden Stars vs Adamawa United
Lobi Stars vs Wikki Tourists
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