NPFL: Enyimba hold Plateau United in Jos

Published on: 27 December 2024

The struggle to win continues for multiple Nigeria Premier Football League champions, Enyimba FC as they played another draw against Plateau United on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

There was nothing to choose between the two sides after the 90-minute final whistle at the New Jos Stadium.

Enyimba who came into the game on the back of managing just 1 win in their last  9 NPFL matches as Coach Olarenwaju made 4 changes to the team that lost to Black Bulls.

Goalkeeper Zali Abdullahi, Alade Balogun, Austin Onyemachi, Chikamso Ikechukwu, and Captain Somiari Alalibo returned to the team.

The hosts dominated the first half, but there was no shot on target for both teams until the 45th minute When Plateau United's David Onovo was on one with Enyimba's goalkeeper Zali Abdullahi, but the goalkeeper intercepted the ball.

Plateau United's Sunday Anthony's freekick was saved by Enyimba's goalkeeper Zali Abdullahi with just 2 minutes played in the second half.

Enyimba had an opportunity to score in the 53rd minute following Awazie's attempt, which the goalkeeper saved.

The Peace Boys continued to push for a goal with Mafeng Pam's deadly crosses, but Enyimba remained resolute in defense to get a point at the end of the encounter.

Uche Dozie

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