Enyimba Thrash Ahudiyannam to Clinch 2026 Abia Federation Cup in Style

Enyimba FC delivered a commanding and ruthless performance to dismantle Ahudiyannam FC 4–0 in the final of the Abia State President Federation Cup at the Enyimba International Stadium on Sunday, April 26, 2026.

The emphatic victory marked a sweet revenge for the People’s Elephant, who were left heartbroken in last year’s final after losing to the same opponents on penalties. This time, however, there was no suspense—only total domination from the NPFL heavyweights.

Enyimba asserted control from kickoff, pressing high and forcing Ahudiyannam deep into their half. Their early dominance paid off in the 20th minute when in-form winger Wonah Williams calmly slotted home the opener, sending the home fans into celebration.

Despite Enyimba’s firm grip on the game, Ahudiyannam had a chance to claw their way back early in the second half after winning a penalty in the 50th minute. But goalkeeper Miracle Ukadike rose to the occasion with a crucial save, denying the rebound as well and effectively crushing the visitors’ hopes.

Just seven minutes later, Enyimba doubled their advantage. Williams grabbed his second of the match in the 57th minute, finishing off a clever assist from Ezekiel Edidiong to further underline his outstanding form.

Technical adviser Emmanuel Deutsch Gustavo made impactful substitutions, introducing academy graduate Samuel Okechukwu and Salman Abubakar, a move that injected fresh energy and intensified the team’s attacking threat.

The tactical switch paid dividends in the 83rd minute when Okechukwu won and converted a penalty, marking a dream contribution in a major final. Joel Ezra then capped off the performance with a brilliant solo goal in the 88th minute, sealing a comprehensive 4–0 victory.

Speaking after the match, Okechukwu expressed gratitude and humility, praising his teammates, coaches, and the club’s management for their support and belief in young talents. He also emphasized the team’s focus on finishing the season strongly.

With the Abia Federation Cup secured in emphatic fashion, Enyimba now shift attention to the Nigeria Professional Football League, where they will face Remo Stars FC in their next fixture at the Enyimba International Stadium.

Samuel Ahmadu

Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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