NPFL: Enyimba stun Kano Pillars at home

Enyimba came from behind to beat Kano Pillars 2-1 in a rescheduled game at the Sani Abacha stadium in Kano on Wednesday to move out of relegation of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Enyimba, which had played less games, came into the game, mired in relegation zone following draws at home to Heartland FC and Lobi Stars.

The host took the lead in the 22nd minute from a Rabiu Ali free kick but Enyimba regrouped in the second half through goals from Nzube Anaezemba and Thankgod Ike to ensure they picked maximum points from the encounter.
Pillars almost doubled their lead in the 36th minute but Ifeanyi Matthew was denied his goal as goal keeper Theophilus Afelokhai saved his effort from point blank range.
Afelokhai also denied Ali the opportunity to score a brace a few minutes before the end of the first half.
This missed chances came back to haunt Kano Pillars as Enyimba drew level through Anazembe six minutes into the second half. Thankgod Ike then scored the winner in the 82nd minute.
Sai Masu Gida applied pressure in the final minutes of the game through Azeez Sobowale and Adamu Mohammed but were denied by Enyimba’s substitute goal keeper Femi Thomas.
With the win, Enyimba have moved up three places on the table to 15th place with 17 points from 11 matches while Pillars stay in second with 24 points from 14 matches.


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