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FIFA congratulates Enyimba on NPFL title win

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FIFA has showered praise on Nigerian club, Enyimba FC over their
7th   league title. This was
conveyed in a letter signed by the acting president of the body, Issa Hayatou.
The People’s Elephant as widely called recently emerged champions of the
2014/2015 Nigeria Professional Football League season.

 “It gives me great pleasure to send my
heartfelt congratulations to Enyimba and their indomitable team on this great
achievement. This title is the result of the determination of everyone involved
and my congratulations go to the players, the coach, the entire technical and
medical staff, and the fans.On behalf of the entire football family, I would
like to thank Enyimba for helping to spread the positive message of football.” The letter read.
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Enyimba FC get N30m for winning the Nigerian league

Enyimba confederation cup

Enyimba FC of Aba received the sum of 30 million naira for
winning the 2015 edition of the Nigeria Professional Football league. The money
is reportedly the highest amount ever paid to a Ni­geria league champion. A
dummy cheque of the prize money was presented to Chinedu Udoji by the Chairman of the League Management Company
Limited (LMC) at the Teslim
Balogun Stadium.

The People’s Elephant as fondly called recorded 70 points
from 38 matches. They won their 7th league title two weeks ago with
a victory against Warri Wolves will represent Nigeria in next year’s CAF
Champions League. 

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Enyimba win 7th League title

Enyimba FC of Aba has for the 7th time won the 2015 Glo-Nigeria Professional Football League title. Champions: 7 times 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2015

Most League Titles (Nigeria)

1) Enyimba – 7

2) Rangers -6

3) Shooting Stars – 5

4) Heartland – 5

5) Kano Pillars – 4

6) Dolphin – 3

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Sunshine stars retain top spot, Enyimba pick vital away win as league go on break

Sunshine stars came from behind to beat struggling Taraba Fc 2-1 and maintain their hold on the top spot of the Nigeria Professional football league as it go on 2 weeks break. 
A brace from Tunde Adeniji canceled the lead Stephen Adah gave visiting Taraba in the 11th minute. 

Elsewhere in Aba, Enyimba picked a vital away win to keep the difference between them and table-topper, Sunshine stars a matter of goals. Goals from Obiozor and Bassey gave Enyimba victory over Rangers who have now slumped to 10th on the log.
Wikki Tourist were battered by homeside Heartland 4nil at Rojenny stadium in Oba. Brace from Julius Ubido and a goal each from Bright Ejike and Emeka Ogbugh gave the Naze Millionaires victory and dent Wikki’s title chase.

Other results from match day 19 fixtures are:
Shooting Stars 2 – 1 El Kanemi warriors
Nasarawa United 1 – 0 Dolphins
Abia Warriors 1 – 0 Fc Ifeanyi Ubah 
Warri Wolves 2 – 1 Sharks 
Lobi Stars 3 – 3 Kano Pillars
Kwara United 3 – 1 Giwa Fc
Akwa United 1 – 0 Bayelsa United
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Sunshine stars maintain top spot, Warri Wolves sink Enyimba

Sunshine stars of Akure maintains their hold on the top spot with a convincing 2nil win over Bayelsa United. The Akure gunners kept their impressive unbeaten home record while also tightening their grip on the first position.

Enyimba on the other hand saw their title chase dented with a 2-1 defeat away at Warri Wolves. The defeat saw Enyimba moving down to the third position behind leaders, Sunshine Stars and Wikki Tourists who also claimed a 2-1 home victory against El-Kanemi Warriors.  
Warri Wolves will however be glad as this victory is their first in 4 games.

Elsewhere in Ibadan, shooting stars ran a riot and battered Giwa Fc 3nil. Gbenga Ogunbote continued his magic with the club despite last week’s loss to Fc Ifeanyi Ubah. Champions, Kano Pillars continued their disappointing run away at Akwa United where they suffered another 1nil defeat.
Other results from Match day 17 includes:
Nassarawa United 1 – 1 Fc Ifeanyi Ubah
Heartland 3 – 1 Dolphins
Kwara United 0 – 1 Sharks Fc
Abia Warriors 3 – 1 Fc Taraba
Rangers 3 – 1 Lobi Stars
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Enyimba, Kano Pillars crash out of Federation Cup

Cup holders, Enyimba Fc of Aba, suffered a 3-1 penalty shootout defeat to Remo Stars and failed to advance beyond the round of 32. The game went into penalties after the scores stood at 1-1 after regulation time.  Kadiri Ikhana’s men could only convert one of their spot kick while Salifou, Mbale Chukwuje and Adepogun Tayo were all on target for Remo stars and ensured the team’s victory.

Champions of the NPFL, Kano Pillars also suffered a shocking defeat to a lower division side, Plateau United.  Plateau United won 5-3 on penalties and are gradually becoming the ‘giant beaters’ after having defeated another premier league side, shooting stars, to reach the third round.

Other results from the round of 32 games includes:
El Kanemi Warriors 4 – 3 Gateway Fc (penalties)
Kwara United 5 – 3 ABU Zaria (penalties)
Prime Fc 3 – 2 Julius Atete (penalties)
Heartland 1 – 0 Sharks Fc
Fc Ifeanyi Ubah 2 – 1 Bayelsa United
Lobi Stars 1 – 0 Niger Tornadoes
Nassarawa United 2 – 1 Makwada Warriors
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