Enyimba have lost three and drawn two of the last five matches across competitions.
Enyimba FC’s struggles continued as they extended their winless streak to five matches following a 1-1 draw against rivals Heartland in the NPFL on Thursday evening.
The match, held in Aba, saw the People’s Elephant fail to capitalise on home advantage despite a spirited effort and the club’s chairman, Super Eagles legend Nwankwo Kanu, opening the gates for fans to attend for free.
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Ahmed Musa and Kano Pillars were just too good for Enyimba in the rescheduled NPFL clash.
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The game started with a shocking twist for Enyimba when Heartland’s Daniel Ekpo converted a penalty in the first half, sending the home fans into a state of disbelief.
However, Enyimba responded well and found an equaliser just before the hour mark through in-form striker Joseph Atule, who scored to salvage a point for his team.
Nwankwo Kanu is the Enyimba chairman and tried to inspire the team by throwing open the gates.
Despite the draw, Enyimba’s performance has raised concerns across the country, especially the supports.
The People’s Elephant have now recorded three losses and two draws in their last five matches across all competitions, including a disappointing exit from the CAF Confederations Cup after a defeat in Cairo.
Brown Ideye contests for the ball during the Enyimba vs Heartland clash in Aba.
This ongoing struggle has seen them drop to ninth place on the league table with 28 points.
The match against Heartland was particularly crucial for Enyimba, not only because of their local rivalry but also due to their need to regain momentum in the league.
Joseph Atule saved Enyimba’s blushes against the Naze Millionaires.
Kanu’s efforts to engage fans by offering free entry were commendable, yet the team could not translate that support into a win on the pitch.
As Enyimba look ahead, they will need to regroup and find ways to turn their fortunes around. With key fixtures coming up, the pressure is mounting on both the players and coaching staff to deliver results and restore confidence among their supporters.
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The club’s rich history as NPFL record winners demands better performances as they look to climb back up the league standings.
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