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2025/2026 NPFL Matchday 24: Enyimba Edge Bayelsa United With Late Winner

Posted : 02 February 2026

Enyimba International FC recorded a narrow 1–0 victory over Bayelsa United in Aba, a win built on patience, structure, and persistence in a game that tested the tactical maturity of both teams.

The Peoples Elephant dominated possession for long periods but struggled to break down Bayelsa United, who executed a disciplined defensive game plan that frustrated the home supporters for much of the match.

From the opening whistle, Enyimba sought to impose themselves, stretching play through the wings and recycling possession in search of openings. Bayelsa United, however, remained compact, closing spaces quickly and forcing Enyimba to rely on speculative efforts from distance.

The first half offered few clear scoring chances, as both sides prioritized shape and caution over risk. Bayelsa’s counter-attacking threat meant Enyimba could not overcommit, resulting in a tactical chess match rather than an open contest.

After the break, Enyimba increased the tempo, committing more players forward and pinning Bayelsa United deep in their defensive third. Despite sustained pressure, the visitors’ backline held firm, and it appeared they might escape Aba with a valuable point.

Just when the game seemed destined for a stalemate, Samuel Agu produced a moment of individual brilliance in the 81st minute. The 22-year-old fired a powerful strike that finally breached Bayelsa’s resistance, sending the home fans into jubilation.

The goal, Agu’s second of the campaign in only his 10th appearance, proved decisive in a match where patience ultimately paid off for the nine-time league champions. For Bayelsa United, it was a disciplined performance undone by a single lapse, while Enyimba’s persistence and game management demonstrated why they remain one of the most tactically accomplished sides in the NPFL.

In the end, the victory reflected control, composure, and the ability to produce a decisive moment of quality when it mattered most.

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