NPFL’23: Enyimba pip Kwara United to go second in group A

Enyimba FC bought a second consecutive win as they defeated Kwara United within the Nigeria Premier Soccer League match day 14 fixture on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reviews.

The 8-time champions of the league triumphed over the Afonja Warriors with a 1-2 win on the Akure Township Stadium.

After an finish to finish affair by each side, a purpose got here within the twenty ninth minute from the Guests as Chijoke Mbaoma tapped in Imo Obot’s cutback to make it 1-0.

The Host replied shortly by former Enyimba FC participant, Samad Kadiri who transformed the penalty kick to equal rating at 1-1 within the thirty fifth minute.

The primary half ended 1-1 as the 2 groups sought to edge one another as Ayobami Junior was changed by Ahmed Taofek previous to the tip of the half for Kwara United.

Enyimba FC made their very own change initially of the second half as Ekene Awazie got here in for Sadiq Abubakar a minutes into the half.

The 2 gamers introduced reside to sport as Awazie tried a volley, nevertheless it goes extensive three minutes after approaching.

Ayobami then again tried to manage the tempo for the Hosts, however Enyimba nonetheless maintained the sting.

And within the 78th minute, the purpose got here. Mbaoma capitalised on the errors of the United protection to attain his second of the day and restore Enyimba’s lead.

Eriugo nearly gave gave Enyimba the respite within the 81st minute after placing the ball go the goalkeeper, Ayenugba, nevertheless it was dominated for offside.

Enyimba held on for an important win that takes them second on the league group A log, a degree forward of Akwa United with 24 factors.

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