Enyimba FC bounced back from their recent defeat to Rivers United with a narrow 1-0 victory over Akwa United in the NPFL25 rearranged matchday three. The decisive moment came in the 76th minute when debutant Austine Onyemaechi headed in from an Obot corner, breaking the deadlock at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba.
Both teams had battled through a tense match, with Enyimba determined to regain form after their 2-0 loss in Port Harcourt. Akwa United’s defense held firm for most of the game, but the home side kept pressing. The breakthrough finally came when Onyemaechi rose to meet the well-delivered corner, securing the crucial three points for the Elephants.
The win is a morale booster for Enyimba, who needed to recover quickly from their previous setback. For Akwa United, the loss marks a tough end to a resilient defensive display, but they'll look ahead to their next match for redemption.
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