Enyimba FC triumphed over neighbours and rival, Abia Warriors in the Nigeria Premier Football League match day 32 fixture played in Aba, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The People’s Elephant defeated the Warriors 2-1 at the Enyimba International Stadium after coming from a goal down.
Anthony Ijoma headed the visitors into the lead from Sunday Megwo sublime cross in the 21st minutes. However, former Abia Warriors captain, Kalu Nweke restored parity for the former champions on 35 minutes as the first half ended 1-1.
Abia Warriors almost regained the lead through Ijoma Anthony’s shot which ricocheted the bar in the 65th minutes.
Rather it was Enyimba who went in front a minute later through Joseph Atule following a wonderful strike to beat goalkeeper Uzoigwe.
Enyimba held to the slim lead to get the maximum points over their neighbours and move to 8th position while Abia Warriors stay third.
Uche Dozie
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