Enyimba FC secured a vital three points in their Week 34 Nigeria Premier Football League fixture against Katsina United. The nine-time champions produced a clinical performance at the Aba Stadium to ease their recent league worries. The victory was defined by sharp finishing in the first half and a crucial penalty save in the second.
Stanley Dimgba opened the scoring for the host team in the 23rd minute. His strike settled any early nerves for the Aba giants as they looked to move away from the mid-table pack. Enyimba continued to press forward and doubled their advantage just eight minutes later.
In-form attacker Chidera Michael found the net in the 31st minute to make it 2-0. His goal sent the home supporters into wild celebrations as Enyimba took total control of the contest before the halftime whistle. Katsina United struggled to contain the movement of the Enyimba front line during this dominant period.
The visitors returned for the second half with renewed energy and began to create scoring opportunities. Their persistence paid off in the 72nd minute when the referee awarded Katsina United a penalty. It was a golden chance for the away side to fight their way back into the match.
Uche Collins stepped up to take the spot-kick for the Changi Boys. However, Enyimba goalkeeper Kelvin Ogunga produced a brilliant save to deny the visitors a lifeline. This missed opportunity drained the momentum from Katsina United and allowed the hosts to regain their composure.
Enyimba eventually sealed the result in the 79th minute through Wonah Williams. He converted the third goal of the afternoon to ensure there was no way back for the traveling side. The 3-0 scoreline reflects one of Enyimba's most balanced performances of the 2025/2026 season so far.
The result moves Enyimba up to 12th place on the NPFL log with a total of 43 points. This victory provides much-needed breathing room for the club as they look to finish the campaign strongly. Katsina United remain in a battle to improve their standing after failing to convert their second-half pressure into goals.
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