Enyimba 4-2 Shooting Stars win sparks a fresh test for the People's Elephant against unbeaten Plateau United. See why Sunday’s NPFL clash could expose both teams.

NPFL Matchday 2 results: Enyimba beat Shooting Stars 4-2, while Enugu Rangers hit top spot and Rivers United moved second after a 1-1 draw with Katsina United

Enyimba finally have lift-off in the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League season. The People's Elephant thrashed Oluyole Warriors 4-2 in Aba on Wednesday to record their first victory of the campaign and leave a frustrating winless start firmly behind them. The hosts took charge from the first whistle at the Enyimba International Stadium. Richard Ezinna pounced on a defensive mistake to open the scoring after six minutes, before Chibueze Damian doubled the advantage with a long-range strike in the 28th minute.

The Nigeria Premier Football League continues its 2026/27 season on Wednesday with the second round of matches, as clubs across the country look to build on their opening weekend results. Enyimba welcome Oluyole Warriors in one of the standout fixtures of the day, while Warri Wolves take on Enugu Rangers International in another eagerly awaited clash. Elsewhere, Katsina United host Rivers United as all three matches get under way on Wednesday afternoon.

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Enyimba technical adviser, Yemi Olanrewaju, has stated that his team won't priotise their CAF Confederation Cup campaign for their target in the Nigeria