Enyimba Worldwide Soccer Membership of Aba climbed to the highest of the Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) desk after recording a 2-0 away win over Bayelsa United on the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, on Sunday.
The 2-time CAF Champions League winners, who endured a troublesome 2024/25 marketing campaign, confirmed renewed intent as Chidera Michael broke the impasse within the 78th minute following a goalless first half.
5 minutes later, Kalu Nweke sealed the factors with a composed end to safe victory for coach Stanley Eguma’s facet.
The end result moved Enyimba to the summit of the standings with eight factors from 4 matches, having gained two and drawn two with out a loss.
They subsequent face Bendel Insurance coverage on the Enyimba Worldwide Stadium on September 21, whereas Bayelsa United will host Nasarawa United in Yenagoa.
Elsewhere, Tremendous Eagles ahead Ahmed Musa opened his scoring account for the season as Kano Pillars defeated Enugu Rangers 1-0 on the Sani Abacha Stadium.
The previous CSKA Moscow and Leicester Metropolis winger struck within the sixty fifth minute after teammate Rabiu Ali had missed a penalty earlier within the recreation.
The end result lifted Pillars out of the relegation zone and gave them their first win of the season.
Plateau United, Kun Khalifat, and Ikorodu Metropolis additionally celebrated their first victories of the marketing campaign. Plateau United surprised defending champions Remo Stars 2-0, whereas newly promoted Kun Khalifat secured an emphatic 3-1 win over El-Kanemi Warriors.
In Lagos, Ikorodu Metropolis edged Barau FC 2-0 to assert a morale-boosting triumph.
Nevertheless, it was a disappointing outing for Taking pictures Stars (3SC), who suffered a 1-0 defeat to Rivers United on the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium.
The loss leaves 3SC backside of the desk with simply two factors from 4 matches, piling stress on the teaching workers.
Abia Warriors continued their sturdy begin by defeating Katsina United 1-0 in Umuahia, whereas Nasarawa United edged Wikki Vacationers 1-0 to take care of momentum.
Kwara United and Warri Wolves performed out a goalless attract Uzoro in a match outlined by defensive resilience.
With prime groups rediscovering kind, newcomers making statements, and early struggles for others, the NPFL season is shaping as much as be fiercely aggressive and unpredictable.
All Matchday 4 outcomes
Bendel 1 -0 Niger Tornadoes
Abia Warriors 1-0 Katsina Utd
Kano Pillars 1 – 0 Rangers Int’l
Plateau United 2- 0 Remo Stars
Kun Khalifa 3-1 El Kanemi
Rivers United 1-0 Taking pictures
Warri Wolves 0-0 Kwara 0:0
Bayelsa United 0-2 Enyimba
Nasarawa 1 – 0 Wikki Vacationer
Ikorodu Metropolis 2- 0 Barau
