Enyimba FC finally recorded their first victory of the 2026/27 NPFL season, producing an impressive 4-2 win over Shooting Stars in a Matchday 6 encounter.
The Aba-based side wasted little time making their intentions clear, taking the lead in the seventh minute through Richard Ezinna.
Enyimba continued to dominate proceedings and doubled their advantage in the 29th minute when Damian Chibueze found the back of the net.
The hosts added a third goal seven minutes later, with Idris Abubakar scoring in the 36th minute to give Enyimba a commanding 3-0 lead before the break.
Enyimba maintained their attacking momentum after the restart and extended the advantage to four goals in the 49th minute through Ifeanyi Ihemekwele.
Shooting Stars responded in the 76th minute when Mustapha Adams Agba’a pulled one back, giving the visitors a brief lifeline.
However, Enyimba remained in control despite the late pressure.
Shooting Stars scored again through Johnmark Aule in the first minute of added time, but the comeback came too late as Enyimba held on for a 4-2 victory.
The result gives Enyimba their first win of the campaign and provides a significant boost after their opening matches of the season.
Other NPFL Matchday 6 Results
Elsewhere, Warri Wolves suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Rangers, with Godwin Obaje converting an 11th-minute penalty to settle the encounter.
At Katsina, Katsina United and Rivers United shared the points in a 1-1 draw.
Rivers United took the lead through Samson Olasupo in the 47th minute, before Sani Mubarak equalised for the hosts three minutes later.
There was also nothing to separate Sporting Lagos and Ikorodu City, as their encounter ended goalless.
