Duro Ikhazuagbe
Enyimba FC defeated Adamawa United 2-1 yesterday in Bauchi to climb to the third spot of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL).
The Elephant of Aba have returned to consideration for the title of the Nigerian topflight in addition to qualifying for the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup. Enyimba are scheduled to play Rivers United in the final playoff.
Anayo Iwuala fired Enyimba into lead in the 8th minute with Ima Obot Consolidating in the 32nd minute. Adamawa’s Idris Abubakar scored from the penalty spot in the 61st minute for the consolatory goal.
Elsewhere yesterday, Wikki Tourists defeated Jigawa Golden Stars 2-0 in Kaduna.