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.
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.
Warri Wolves players warming up
Enyimba players warming up
Wolves XI: Okiemute Odah 30, Goodluck Onamado 24, Ojo Mine 16, Lordson Ichull 6, Azubuike Egwuekwe 15, Ossai Uche 17, Stanley Dimgba 19, Oghenekaro Etebo 26, Gbolahan Salami 20, Michael Okoyoh 10, Joseph Osadiaye 11
Enyimba XI: Femi Thomas 21, Ojobo Markson 17, Aloma Idris 27, Chinedu Udoji 26, Uche John 34, Ifeanyi Anaemena 5, Ezekiel Bassey 6, Mfon Udoh 30, Peter Onyekachi 23, Nzube Anaezemba 4, Andrew Abalogu 11
90′ Two minutes added-on. Can Wolves make any surprise here?
88′ The homeboys are now taking precaution. Trying to make sure they shield the ball from the opponentsa as much as possible.
85′ The fire-works are all out as the home fans sets the Aba International Stadium on fire. It’s joy all the way.
82: We are into the final 10 mins, Enyimba 0-0 Warri Wolves. The home team trying to hold on to the all as the fans cheer them on
75: Stanley Dimgba makes another dashing run and wins a corner kick, but its cleared
70: Ojobo stick a foot to deny Salami a shooting chance, second time he’s doing that this evening. He’s been Enyimba best man in this game.
64: Chance! Ojobo plays a dangerous cross into the box and Onyekachi heads just wide. The home team playing very well even a man down.
62: Chance! Enyimba! Mfon Udoh is picked out in the box, but his shot flashes just wide, that’s the closest Enyimba has come in the second half.
60: Enyimba sub! Bassey Out, Sokari In
59: Another good run from Dimgba, beats three Enyimba men before playing a dangerous ball into the box, but it misses Salami.
55: BIG CHANCE! Wolves winger Dimgba breaks away from the left, he plays a dangerous cross but Joseph Osadiaye blazes his effort well high. The visitors could have been a goal up there.
52: Red card to Etor Daniel of Enyimba after a dangerous tackle on Salami. The peoples elephant now playing with 10 men. Can Wolves capitalize on this!
48: Chance! Wolves! Dimgba swings in a freekick and goalkeeper Thomas almost spills it but he recovers quickly. That was a scare!
46: Enyimba gets the second half underway. Still 0-0
45+1: HT: Enyimba 0-0 Warri Wolves in Aba. With this result, the People’s Elephant will be crowned champions.
45: CLOSE! Ichull plays a defense-splitting pass to Salami, the Wolves top scorer was about to release the trigger when he noticed the linesman flag up for an offside call. That was so close!
43: Markson Ojobo does well to beat his marker but his cross is too deep and runs out of play. First half stoppage time looms.
41: Captain Udoji is cautioned for a foul on Dimgba Stanley who has been Wolves man of the match in this game.
40: So close! Ojobo sticks a foot to deny Salami a shooting chance, Ezekiel Bassey breaks away with the ball but is fouled by Onamodo.
38: Chance! Enyimba! Nzube plays a short corner kick towards Aloma Idris but the Enyimba defender’s strike flies just inches wide over the cross bar.
36: Double Chance for Wolves! The first falls for Osadiaye but the Wolves left winger scuffs his shot wide after doing well to beat his marker. Gbolohan Salami gives the ball a chase and also fires wide with his effort. The away team have done really well for themselves so far.
34: Ichull picks up another injury on the face and this time he’s stretched out. He’s indeed taking so much for the team playing in the holding position for the Seasiders.
32: BIG CHANCE! Peter Onyekachi is played through on goal but goalkeeper rushes out his line to produce a fine save. Enyimba could have been one goal up.
31: Half Chance! Joseph Osadiaye tries a shot from yards out but it’s blocked by Ojobo Markson.
30: Another wolves player is down again, this time its Lordson Ichull. Both teams have been very physical in this encounter.
25: After 25 minutes, the Seasiders have tried to contain the People’s Elephants and have depended on counter play. Its remains 0-0.
23: Freekick to Enyimba, Nzube spots the run of Captain Udoji but Goalkeeper Odah rushes out to grab easily.
21: SUB! Enyimba also makes a sub Etor Daniel on for Andrew Abalogu who was stretched out after picking up an injury. It’s been end-to-end stuff right here in Aba.
19: Enyimba breaks away and wins a corner kick but it’s cleared away. Still 0-0
18: Egbeta takes but it’s an easy save for Thomas.
15: Beautiful run from Super Eagles home based player Oghenekaro Etebo and he’s tripped in a very dangeorus position. Freekick to Wolves. Ichull and Egbeta are standing on this.
Enyimba’s Andrew Abalogu picks up an injury (PIC CREDIT: Emmanuel Osodi)
13: Wolves left back Ojo Mine is booked for a silly tackle on Andrew Abalogu. The medics have been invited to the turf to do their job as the player is carried out.
11: Corner to Enyimba but it’s again cleared away. Warri Wolves have looked dangerous on the counter. Very entertaining game so far.
10: Warri Wolves breaks away as the ball is swinged in from the left but Salami’s effort is weak and it doesnt trouble the keeper.
8: Wolves forced to make an early save as Michael Okoyoh is stretched out after picking up an injury. He hands over the captain armband to Egwueke before leaving the pitch. On comes Michael Egbeta
6: The corner kick is played again and this time goalie Odah makes a simple catch. Warri Wolves breaks away, Salami with a beautiful piece of skill to beat his marker Udoji, but he is brought down by the Enyimba’s captain.
5: Enyimba win a corner kick. Mfon Udoh swings it in but its cleared for another corner kick.
2: Freekick to Warri Wolves, Ichull swings it in, Salami brings it down superbly but his cross his to deep and runs out of play.
1: The players are out from the dug out and Warri Wolves gets us underway. The atmosphere in the stadium is electrifying
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