The People’s Elephant, Enyimba FC, secured a vital 2-1 victory against Remo Stars at their home ground in Aba on Sunday, boosting their campaign while intensifying the relegation worries for the defending champions.
Under the tactical direction of new head coach Emmanuel Gustavo, Enyimba started aggressively, with Stanley Dimgba squandering a promising opportunity in the opening minutes. Remo Stars responded with well-organized attacks, breaking the deadlock in the 21st minute to take an early lead.
However, Enyimba quickly found their rhythm. Dimgba made amends for his earlier miss by leveling the score in the 28th minute, injecting energy into the home side. The decisive moment came in the 49th minute when Chidera Michael found the back of the net, sending the Enyimba supporters into wild celebrations.
This result lifts Enyimba to 11th place in the NPFL standings with 46 points, while Remo Stars drop to 18th position with 43 points after 36 matches. The league’s reigning champions now face a precarious battle to avoid relegation, as their poor form continues to haunt them.