Ihemekwele: Instant hero at Enyimba?

No doubt, Clinton Jephtha's double strike will be the most talked about after Enyimba's supreme 3-1 win at rivals Heartland over the weekend, but new boy Ifeanyi Ihemekwele surely made an instant impact in the game. At 63 minutes when Heartland were leading 1-0 through Suraj Lawal's goal 10 minutes earlier, Enyimba head coach Yemi Olanrewaju was forced to throw…

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You can’t hunt Elephants in Owerri

What a way to kick off the week/season!For eight long years, Heartland FC were the thorn in our side, always seeming to be more seasoned and ready for an Oriental Derby. They had a knack for grinding out results. But in the last three encounters—perhaps since Anyansi-Agwu’s departure—Heartland have found themselves consistently trampled by the mighty Elephants.Remember Kennedy Boboye’s debut…

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Enyimba down Heartland in Owerri

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The People's Elephant kicked off their season in impressive fashion, shrugging off an early setback to emerge victorious in a thrilling 3-1 win at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri. Heartland FC drew first blood through Lawal Suraju's 53rd-minute strike, leaving Enyimba fans' hearts racing with concern. But our team, fueled by determination and grit, refused to yield. Ifeanyi Ihemekwele's…

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