Enyimba have been crowned winners of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for a record ninth time after a 1-1 draw against Rivers United at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Sunday.
The Aba giants lead the NPFL Super Six playoffs table with nine points from five matches.
Energetic winger Ekenne Awazie shot Enyimba into the lead six minutes before the break after Rivers United failed to deal with a loose ball.
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Rivers United rallied back into the game when captain Nyima Nwagua scored the equaliser in the 48th minute.
The game proved to be a title decider indeed as both sides searched relentlessly for the winner. The two teams eventually settled for the draw in the keenly contested game.
Both teams, alongside Remo Stars, finished on nine points each. However, Enyimba and the Ikenne-based side had more goal difference than Rivers United.
This means Enyimba and Remo Stars will represent the country in next season’s CAF Champions League. Meanwhile, Rivers United will compete in the CAF Confederation Cup.
Final continental slot
The other slot for the CAF Confederation Cup will be taken by the winner of the Federation Cup final happening between Bendel Insurance and Rangers International Football Club of Enugu.
The Federation Cup final will hold on Wednesday, 21 June, 2023.
NRTC‘s Ayomikun Elemikan was live at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos Island to cover matchdays four and five of the 2023 NPFL Super Six tournament.
