Enyimba end winless run with 4-2 victory over Shooting Stars

Enyimba secured their first Nigeria Premier Football League victory of the season after defeating Shooting Stars 4-2 in a rescheduled Matchday 2 fixture at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba, on Wednesday.

The nine-time champions produced a commanding attacking display, taking a three-goal lead before the break and adding another shortly after half-time.

Shooting Stars responded with two goals, but Enyimba had already built enough of an advantage to see out the contest and claim all three points.

Enyimba make fast start

The hosts started on the front foot and were rewarded early when Richard Ezinna capitalised on a defensive error to put the home team ahead.

The early goal settled the Aba side and gave them greater control as they continued to put pressure on the visitors.

Their second arrived in the 28th minute through Chibueze Damian, who found the net with a long-range effort to double the advantage.

The people’s elephant remained in control and added a third nine minutes before half-time.

Odinaka Obichere created the opening with a well-timed pass for Idris Abubakar, who finished calmly to send the hosts into the break with a 3-0 lead.

Fourth goal strengthens advantage

Enyimba continued from where they stopped after the interval and extended their lead four minutes into the second half.

Ifeanyi Ihemekwele got his name on the scoresheet to make it 4-0 and put the hosts firmly in command.

Shooting Stars, however, refused to surrender and found a response through Mustapha Adams Agba’a and Johnmark Aule.

The two goals reduced the deficit to 4-2 and gave the visitors hope of an unlikely comeback.

Enyimba hold firm

Despite the late pressure from the Oluyole Warriors, the home team maintained their composure and protected their advantage until the final whistle.

The victory ends Enyimba’s difficult opening run and gives the Aba club their first three points of the 2026/27 campaign. The People’s Elephants had suffered defeats to Doma United and Inter Lagos before Wednesday’s encounter, while also earning a point away to Niger Tornadoes.

For Shooting Stars, the defeat came after consecutive victories over Katsina United and a loss to Warri Wolves, leaving the Ibadan side to regroup ahead of their next league assignment.

Enyimba will return to action on 4 October when they host Plateau United, while Shooting Stars will welcome Nasarawa United on the same day.

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