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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Enyimba won the Nigeria Premier League title for a record ninth time after battling Rivers United to a 1-1 draw at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, on Sunday night.<\/p>\n

Finidi George\u2019s side finished top of the standings with nine points from five matches in the Super Six playoffs.<\/p>\n

The Aba giants have also earned a place in next season\u2019s CAF Champions League.<\/p>\n

Enyimba took the lead through Ekenne Awazie in the 37th minute.<\/p>\n

Rivers United levelled three minutes after the break, with Nyima Nwagua firing home from inside the box.<\/p>\n

Remo Stars finished second and will also compete in the CAF Champions League for the first time in the history of the club.<\/p>\n

Dethroned champions Rivers United ended the competition in third place and qualified for the CAF Confederation Cup.<\/p>\n

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

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Enyimba won the Nigeria Premier League title for a record ninth time after battling Rivers United to a 1-1 draw at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, on Sunday night. Finidi George\u2019s side finished top of the standings with nine points from five matches in the Super Six playoffs. 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