Obioma's lone strike seals first win for Enyimba Int'l FC against Lobi Stars
Posted : 05 June 2023
Enyimba International FC of Aba has its inform striker, Emeka Obioma, to thank as his lone strike in the 16th-minute ensured a three-match points for the Peoples Elephant over hard fighting Lobi Stars FC of Makurdi.
Africa Sports Network (ASN) reports that the 2022/20223 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Super 6 is ongoing at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena (formerly Onikan Stadium).
The NPFL Super 6 playoff consisting of six teams, three each from the Group A and B Abridged league format are to play among themselves to determine the winners with the highest points.
The Peoples Elephant had earlier drawn their first match of the Super 6 against Remo Stars in a four goal thriller fixture.
However in the opening Match Day 2 of the NPFL Super 6, 15 goal league poacher, Obioma who made the difference with well connected header.
Obioma had to atone for his 14th-minute miss when he fluffed a chance to score but his effort goes wide from close range.
The Eight-time Nigeria Premier League Champions, Enyimba FC is now edging closer to another title with a slim victory that sits them atop of the standings of the ongoing NPFL Super 6 with four points.
The Finidi George next have a date with unbeaten Bendel Insurance on Wednesday.
Lobi Stars on the other hand desperately need a win against the defending champions, Rivers United who are already with three points if there is any hope left for them to play continental games next season.
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