NPFL: Enyimba start season with derby win, defeat Abia Warriors 1-0

Enyimba Int'l FC forward Samad Khadiri’s 53rd minute spot kick ensured People's Elephant extended their unbeaten record against their neighbours rival Abia Warriors in a keenly contested Abia Derby at the Enyimba Stadium in Aba on Tuesday, BSNSports.com.ng reports. The win extended Enyimba’s dominance in the Abia Derby to five in five matches, with Abia Warriors yet to record a single win against their local rival in the NPFL. Abia Warriors are yet to win an NPFL game against Enyimba, losing all five (5) matches since they were promoted to the top flight. Enyimba XI: Olufemi Kayode (C), Stephen Manyo, Imoh Obot, Abiodun Adebayo, Timothy Danladi, Dare Olatunji, Phillip Ozor, Cyril Olisema, Sadiq Abubakar, Orok Gabriel, Samad Kadiri. Abia Warriors XI: Olorunleke Ojo (GK), Markson Ojobo, Adekunle Adeleke, Innocent Gabriel, Goodluck Ozioma, Fatai Abdullahi, Nzube Anaezemba, Tekena Garando, Samson Paul, Arit Archibong, Samuel