CHIGOZIE CHILEKWU WINS NPFL TROPHY IN HIS FIRST SEASON WITH ENYIMBA

Enyimba International are champions of the 2023 Nigerian Premier Football League for the first since last getting their hands on the title in 2019 which coincidentally was also an abridged season of the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) following their 1-1 draw with Rivers United yestreday.

The record champions were confirmed champions of the Nigerian Premier Football League once more on Sunday evening after the draw against defending Champions Rivers United at the Mobolaji Johnson arena. The game started out tough as expected with chances few at the disposal until Ekenne Awazie pounced on some defensive miscommunication from River United in the 39th minute to put the people's elephants ahead.

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However, in the second half it was former Kano Pillars striker Nyima Nwagua who scored for the pride of Rivers in the 69th minute to take the game back to level terms on the night. But that was all that could be done by Stanley Eguma's men in their bid to retain their crown. They however finished third place with eight points and have to settle for a spot in the preliminary rounds of the CAF Confederations Cup next season.

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Enyimba success, although being heavily attributed to top scorer Chukwuemeka Obioma who won the golden boot with 16 goals from 20 games for the People's Elephants that saw him claim the Eunisell Golden Boot prize can also be traced to the brilliant defense they've had this season, and one of those remarkable names when called upon have been left back Chigozie Chilekwu.

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Moreover, as compact as the Nigerian Premier Football League Super Six Championship Playoffs would be, it came down to goal difference between Remo Stars and Enyimba and it was a difference of one goal crowning Enyimba champions Nigeria as they finished top with Nine points.

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Although Chilekwu has played just five games this season, He's been very effective each time he's called upon twice coming in their first and second round FA cup games registering one clean sheet and a stunning free kick against Plateau United and the others against Lobi Stars and Bendel Insurance in the Nigerian Premier Football League Super Six Playoffs. He also played 90 minutes in yesterday's title winning game and ensured that Rivers United did not put the ball past Enyimba's net assisting goalkeeper Ojo Olorunleke all game but will once again feel he has a chance to get a starting shirt in Eket or Lagos when the Naija Super 8 playoffs arrive.

The defender signed a two and a half year deal with the people's elephants from Sunshine Stars as a free agent and has already won both the Abia State FA Cup and the Nigerian Premier Football League title win the club in 2023.

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