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NPFL: Enyimba win 2-1, as Remo risks relegation

Enyimba Football Club of Aba on Sunday continued its good run, beating 2024/2025 league winners, Remo Stars, 2-1 in Aba.

The latest victory took the Aba-based team to 11th position in the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) with 46 points.

Enyimba, playing under the guidance of their new coach, Emmanuel Gustavo, came into the game with an early push, as Stanley Dimgba missed a good scoring chance in the 2nd minute.

The visitors, Remo Stars, initiated attacks in a clinical pattern in the 21st minute, taking the lead against Enyimba.

But Enyimba equalised seven minutes later as Stanley Dimgba scored in the 28th minute.

Reliable attacker, Chidera Michael, scored in the 49th minute, sending the Aba fans into a rendezvous of jubilation.

Meanwhile, NPFL defending champions, Remo Stars, who lost to Enyimba, are sitting in 18th position on the NPFL table with 43 points after playing 36 games.

The latest result leaves Remo at the risk of being relegated from the NPFL.