NPFL: Obioma-inspired Enyimba let it rain on Gombe United in 5-goal thriller

Chukuwemeka Obioma (number 9) has scored 14 goals this season.

NPFL: Obioma-inspired Enyimba let it rain on Gombe United in 5-goal thriller

Izuchukwu Akawor 17:41 - 07.05.2023

NPFL top scorer Emeka Obioma and Enyimba are looking good for the Super 6 after an easy day at the office against Gombe United in Aba.

Eight-time NPFL champions Enyimba have sent a message of intent to other teams following an emphatic win over Gombe United in Abia.

Emeka Obioma was the star of the day after he netted an excellent hat-trick to fire Enyimba to a 5-0 win over Gombe on Sunday.

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The People’s Elephant were dominant and comfortable as the sealed victory to put themselves in good position to make the top three.

Obioma show inspires Enyimba

Obioma scored one in the first half and added two more in the second to take his tally to 14 goals this season in the NPFL.

NPFL: Enyimba vs Gombe United
Chukuwemeka Obioma (number 9) has scored 14 goals this season.

It was a superb performance from the talented forward who took things personally with the visitors from Gombe.

He opened the floodgates in the 17th minute before Ikenna Cooper doubled the lead for Enyimba heading into the break.

Enyimba are looking for the Super 6

Sadiq Abubakar made it 3-0 before two late goals, including a penalty sealed the deal for Finidi George and his Elephant.

What the result means

Following the impressive win in Aba, Enyimba have cemented their position in the top three as the race for the Super 6 will go down the wire.

Chukuwemeka Obioma celebrates goal with Enyimba teammates

The Elephant sit second on 31 points, two ahead of the chasing pack heading into the final game of the season next weekend.

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