In Saturday’s 2-1 victory against Kano Pillars in Aba, goals from dependable striker Joseph Atule and former Super Eagles star Brown Ideye were the game-changer.
The Elephants took the lead in the 35th minute through goals from Atule and Ideye, who scored again in the 48th minute.
During the second half, Pillars made multiple attacks on the Enyimba penalty area, attempting to score an equalizer.
In the 71st minute, Enyimba’s goalkeeper Ani Ozoemena made a vital save, but Pillars’ Naibe Akpesiri managed to get one back in the 81st minute.