January 08, (THEWILL) – Enyimba prevailed with a 2-1 victory against Nasarawa United in a rescheduled Nigeria Professional Football League fixture at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba.
The first half remained goalless until the 45th minute when Joseph Atule found the net following an excellent combination with teammate Ifeanyi Ihemekwele. The goal arrived at an opportune moment, giving Enyimba the advantage heading into the break.
Nasarawa United equalised in the 58th minute through Anas Yusuf, who recorded his 11th goal of the current campaign. However, the parity proved short-lived as Brown Ideye, immediately after entering the field, restored Enyimba’s lead in the 62nd minute with an impressive first-touch finish from Atule’s assist.
The final stages of the match witnessed intense defensive organisation from Enyimba, particularly during the concluding 10 minutes when Nasarawa mounted significant offensive pressure. The Enyimba goalkeeper performed admirably, executing multiple important saves to maintain his team’s advantage.
For Nasarawa United, this outcome, which is their 10th loss this campaign, compounds their difficulties with away performances this season. The team must address these challenges in their upcoming fixtures, which will determine if they will rise from the bottom position of the league standings.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
