Enyimba International FC has finally recorded their first win of the new season with a comfortable 4-2 triumph over Shooting Stars in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) 2026/27 match on Wednesday 30 October, 2026 at Enyimba International Stadium in Aba, Abia State.
The victory on home soil was the Elephants’ first after six (6) encounters.
The hosts quickly went in front in the 7th minute through defensive midfielder, Christopher Ezinwa, and, Chibueze Ezeifule, centre-back, added the second in the 29th minute.
Six (6) minutes before the break, Enyimba reached three (3) goals with a goal from A. I. Kani; and in the 49th minute, defender Ifeanyi Ihemekwele, made it 4-0, but, Shooting Stars rallied and ensured the home side never carted a clean sheet on Wednesday evening.
The visitors netted two (2) through Adams Mustapha and Johnmark Atule in the 76th minute and 1st minute of additional time.
The outcome means Enyimba have now crawled out from the 20th spot in the standings, and are currently 19th with four (4) points, while, Shootings are 15th with six (6) points.
On the other sides, Enugu Ranges, defending champions, have taken the top spot on the table after a lone-goal away victory over Warri Wolves, and, Rivers United finished 1-1 against Katsina United.
Enugu Rangers are toppers with thirteen (13) points, while, Rivers trail with twelve (12) points. Both after six (6) games.
Results
| Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) 2026/27 – Wednesday 30 September, 2026 |
| Enyimba 4-2 Shooting Stars SC |
| Katsina United 1-1 Rivers United |
| Sporting Lagos 0-0 Ikorodu City |
| Warri Wolves 0-1 Enugu Rangers |
Next for Enyimba FC and Shooting Stars
Enyimba FC and Shootings Stars will play against Plateau United and Nasarawa United in the NPFL games at Enyimba International Stadium and Lekan Salami Stadium respectively.
Both games will take place on Sunday 4 October, 2026 at 16:00 (WAT).
