NPFL'23: Enyimba edge Gombe United in Gombe

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Eight-time league champions, Enyimba International of Aba recorded their second away win of the 2022/2023 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL season at the Pantami Stadium, Gombe against Gombe United, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

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Through Chukwuemeka Obioma's goal, Enyimba saw off a tough Gombe side by two goals to one on Saturday.

The Host kicked off with great play which yielded result as early as the 11th minute as Gombe's highest goal scorer, Taiye Yusuf scored from a volleyball.

However, despite the ascendency of Gombe, Elijah Akanni's freekick in the 35th minute brought Enyimba back to the game making the score one all.

Before the end of the half, Taiye Yusuf missed from the spot kick in what would been 2-1 lead after Philip handled Mamuda's goal bound and the referee pointed to the spot kick.

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At the start of the second half, Chukwuemeka Obioma made it two 53 minutes later to give Enyimba lead with his fifth goal of the season.

The visitors held on to their lead to take all points to go second of the NPFL group A log temporarily.

Uche Dozie