Enyimba suffered its fifth defeat of the 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign, following a 4-2 loss against Katsina United, at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina, Katsina State.
The match got off to a flyer as Enyimba’s error at the back led to the opening goal for Katsina. Enyimba goalkeeper, Dede Dare, allowed Emeka Onyema’s harmless back pass slip through his legs and into net to set the tone for a goal fest.
Katsina United pressed forward and did not allow their opponents recover from their early mistake, as Mubarak Sani fired in the second to double the lead in the 12th minute.
Enyimba had chances through Ifeanyi Ihemekwele, Richard Ezinwa and Chidera Michael, but could not make them count as they went into the break trailing by two goals.
On the hour mark, Luis Dadong headed in Katsina United’s third goal of the match from a Mukhtar Ismail pass. At that point the game looked sealed and delivered for the hosts.
However, Enyimba head coach Emmanuel Deutsch immediately switched personnel after his side conceded the third by sending on Charles Egbe and Samaila Bello for Ihemekwele and Wonah Williams. It paid off.
Both players played their roles in the buildup to Enyimba’s first goal as Michael converted from Obichere’s cross in the 67th minute. Then in the 75th minute, Egbe headed home from Ezinwa’s flick to give Enyimba a lifeline with the score at 3-2.
Sensing they could fight their back into the contest, Enyimba poured forward in numbers but were caught at the back in a counterattack. Katsina United youngster Umar Rabiu produced a moment of individual brilliance, scoring the insurance goal in the 80th minute.
Umar’s goal killed off Enyimba’s attempt of digging out a result in a fixture they have struggled over the years.
The defeat means Enyimba dropped into the bottom-four of the standings while Katsina United move into sixth place.
Match week 8 continues with two matches on Saturday and will be rounded off on Sunday with seven matches.
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