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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Enyimba returned to winning ways in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, courtesy of a 1-0 victory over Rivers United in Aba on Saturday.<\/p>\n

The game was headlined by the two coaches, who have managed the two teams in the past.<\/p>\n

Enyimba head coach, Stanley Eguma was in charge of Rivers United for several years, before he was sacked last season.<\/p>\n

Finidi George managed Enyimba for around two years before leaving the post.<\/p>\n

The former international took charge of Rivers United at the start of the season.<\/p>\n

Imo Obot scored the decisive goal four minutes before the break.<\/p>\n

It was the People\u2019s Elephant first win in three league outings.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Enyimba returned to winning ways in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, courtesy of a 1-0 victory over Rivers United in Aba on Saturday. The game was headlined by the two coaches, who have managed the two teams in the past. 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