Enyimba in addition to lifting the league trophy, also earned a place in next season’s CAF Champions League after the score draw
By Kehinde Okeowo
Enyimba have lifted their ninth Nigeria Premier League (NPL) title despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Rivers United in a game played at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, on Sunday night.
The Finidi George tutored side with the score draw finished top of the standings with nine points from five matches in the Super Six playoffs.
Ekenne Awazie opened the scoring for Enyimba in the 37th minute but were pegged back three minutes after the break by Rivers United’s Nyima Nwagua, who fired home from inside the box.
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The encounter eventually ended 1-1 and the Aba giants earned a place in next season’s CAF Champions League in addition to lifting the trophy.
Remo Stars, on the other hand, ended up in the second position after edging past Bendel Insurance in their final Super Six playoff game.
With the feat, they will also compete in the CAF Champions League next season for the first time in the history of the club.
However, dethroned champions, Rivers United ended the competition in third place and qualified for the CAF Confederation Cup.
Meanwhile, Enyimba head coach, Finidi George has attributed his team’s success at the 2023 Nigeria Premier League Super Six playoffs to hard work.
The former Super Eagles winger made this known while speaking with DAILY POST after the final.
He said: “This achievement is a big reward for hard work for us.
“It’s a big thing for us to return back to the continental football, that’s where we belong.
“We won’t relent, we will continue to work hard to make an impact next season in the CAF Champions League.”