NPFL: Enyimba Daala! Ikorodu City Deepen People’s Elephant’s Relegation Woes
Adebayo's Late Strike Delivers First Away Win Of Season, Leaves Nine-Time Champions 18th In NPFL
Nzogbu, nzogbu, Enyimba daala! The People’s Elephant are finding life increasingly difficult in the Nigeria Premier Football League, with Sunday’s 0-1 home defeat to Ikorodu City adding another painful chapter to their troubled campaign.
For a club whose history is built on domestic dominance and continental glory, losing at home to Ikorodu City is another indication of how far Enyimba have fallen.
Tomisin Adebayo delivered the decisive blow in the 71st minute, silencing the Enyimba International Stadium and handing Ikorodu City their first away victory of the season.
Enyimba threw men forward in search of a response, but the visitors stood their ground to protect their precious advantage and leave Aba with all three points.
The consequences for the hosts are increasingly alarming. Eight defeats in 13 matches have left the nine-time Nigerian champions 18th in the 20-team standings, firmly occupying a relegation place.
Even more worrying is their inability to build momentum, with just one victory in their last five league outings.
