The Nigeria Premier Football League is back for another, and the razzmatazz of match-day one has set the tone for what to expect this season. ABIODUN ADEWALE takes a look at the top moments that defined the first 10 games Three away wins Is there a better way to start the season than seeing three solid wins on the road with two of them coming in derbies? Nine-time champions Enyimba made a statement in Owerri, beating South-East rivals Heartland 3-1 in an Oriental derby at the Dan Anyiam Stadium. In nearby Umuahia, Abia Warriors also fell 2-0 against Remo Stars, while Niger Tornadoes also stunned Kwara United 2-1 at the Ilorin Township Stadium.
Enyimba’s win on their rival’s territory shows the intent of the team led by Yemi Olanrewaju to regain the league title. At the same time, it was not a pleasant welcome for Emmanuel Amuneke to the NPFL dugout. New season, same old Odigie There seems to be no separating Bendel Insurance coach, Monday Odigie, and anger.
After their goalless draw at home against 10-man Rivers United in Benin-City, Odigie was quizzed by journalists on how his team failed to utilise the numerical advantage against their opponents. After fielding the question, the gaffer couldn’t help getting into his furious element and requested to be excused from the presser because of the ‘kind of questions he was getting’. Nasarawa United penalty call Related News What’s a matchday in the NPFL without a debate on referees’ decisions? During their 1-1 draw a.