Ten-man Enyimba were able to get the needed point at home when they played a goalless draw against hard-fighting Warri Wolves at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba.
The People’s Elephants needed only a draw at home to become champions of the Nigerian Premier League for the seventh time.
After 90 minutes, the home team who were left with 10men after Etor Daniel was sent off in the 52nd minute for a hard challenge on Gbolahan Salami, became Champions of the NPFL after Wolves failed to capitalize on the one man down advantage. The game ended 0 – 0
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Warri Wolves travel to Enyimba on Sunday, November 7, desperate to deny the hosts of a seventh Nigeria Professional Football League title.
With two matches remaining, Enyimba sit on top of the league with 68 points, closely followed by Warri Wolves on 62 points. A draw for the People’s Elephants will see them lift the NPFL crown with a game to spare.
The Seasiders however, will be aware that they haven’t won at the Aba giants in their last six fixtures, managing only two draws, the last of which—in March 2013—finished goalless.
A win or draw for Enyimba will see them being crowned champions for the seventh time, the highest number by any club in the history of the Glo Premier League should they beat Warri Wolves by any goal margin.
Enyimba have won the title in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2010. They were African Champions in 2003 and 2004.
This game promises to be a cracker and Naij.com is live at the Enyimba International stadium in Aba, Abia state to bring you live coverage of the game. Refresh your browser for fresh updates.
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