Finidi George's Enyimba see off Heartland to extend unbeaten run to 11 matches

Enyimba's hero Murphy Ndukwu in a warm embrace with a teammate.

Finidi George's Enyimba see off Heartland to extend unbeaten run to 11 matches

Izuchukwu Akawor 09:45 - 25.06.2023

NPFL champions Enyimba International are set to return to Lagos which has become a happy title-hunting ground for them.

NPFL champions Enyimba International have extended their unbeaten run in the country after seeing off Heartland FC in the Naija Super 8. 

Enyimba are now unbeaten in 11 matches across competitions after a hard-fought 1-0 win in the oriental derby on Saturday in the Super 8. 

The People’s Elephant’s win over their oriental rivals means they have now won seven and drawn four of their last 11 matches. 

Enyimba book return ticket to Lagos

Nigerian champions Enyimba will make a swift return to the centre of excellence Lagos just weeks after a happy ending in the NPFL Super 6. 

Naija Super 8
Finidi George continues to cook with Enyimba.

Lagos seems to have become a happy hunting ground for titles for the Elephants who booked their place in the Naija Super 8 final. 

Murphy Ndukwu was the hero of the day after his first half volley proved to be the decisive difference between the teams. 

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In a game that lived up to the derby that it was, Enyimba and Heartland rolled back the years but it was the Aba millionaires who had the last laugh. 

What Enyimba's win means

With the victory, the People’s Elephant return to Lagos where they recently sealed a historic ninth title in the NPFL after an exciting run in the Super 6. 

NPFL Champions
Enyimba celebrate winning the 2022/2023 Nigerian Premier League season| Imago images

Enyimba will hope to add the Naija Super 8 title when they take to the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in two weeks.  

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