NPFL: Enyimba fight from behind to edge Gombe United in away win

Enyimba International Football Club of Aba on Saturday staged a stunning comeback to beat hosts Gombe United 2-1 at the Pantami Township Stadium in Gombe.

Sporting Tribune reports that Enyimba came from behind to win the Group A Match Day 7 fixture of the abridged 2022/2023 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

In the game’s 12th minute, Yusuf Taiye gave Gombe United an early lead, but Elijah Akanni scored in the 35th minute to draw the visitors’ level.

Chukwuemeka Obioma’s 53rd-minute goal earned the People’s Elephants all three points and their second away win, having defeated Nasarawa United 2-1 in their NPFL opening game.