The unbeaten run continues, and today it faces one of its sternest tests yet as Enyimba step into Lagos to battle Ikorodu City at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena.
Lagos football nights have a reputation for being chaotic, noisy, and unforgettable. They’re rarely straightforward. Our last trip here remains fresh in the memory: Atule’s supposed winner had us dreaming of victory until, heartbreakingly, Ayomide Cole struck in stoppage time to deny us all three points. That’s Lagos for you. The game doesn’t end until the final whistle. And if history has taught us anything, it’s that Lagos never makes things easy.
But we walk into today’s clash with something precious in our pocket: an unbeaten run this season. Five games in, and Enyimba have yet to taste defeat or even concede a goal on the road. That’s not luck, that’s discipline, grit, and a growing belief that this season can be special if we keep stacking the building blocks. And what better place to make another statement than in Lagos, the heartbeat of Nigerian football, where every pass, every tackle, and every goal seems to carry twice the weight?
Ikorodu City, however, will not be pushovers. Despite recording only one win this season, their goal scoring ability reminds everyone that they are no longer babies of the league and can be ruthless when allowed space. They’ve also proven to be a tricky opponent for us, scoring three times in just two meetings but yet to taste the joy of maximum points. That makes today’s clash less of a routine fixture and more of a test of our mettle, focus, and ambition. If we want to return to the continent, these are exactly the kinds of games we need to master.
Thankfully, there’s good reason for optimism. Dimgba’s second missionary journey will likely inject some energy into the squad, Kalu Nweke has recovered from last weekend’s scare and is looking sharper for today’s game, and the defensive wall has remained almost unbroken since the start of the season. Add to that the spirit in camp, and you can sense the boys are not just here to compete. They’re here to take Lagos by storm. A clean sheet would be a solid marker, but three points would be pure gold, the kind of result that announces us not just as title challengers but as the side to beat.
So here we are: the Lagos lights are on, the Mobolaji Johnson Arena is ready, and Enyimba step forward unbeaten, confident, and hungry. This is more than just another fixture, it’s an opportunity to keep the plot, maintain history, and show that the People’s Elephant are charging full speed ahead. Lagos, brace yourselves. Enyimba are not here to play tourists. We’re here to leave a mark as usual.
EnyimbaEnyi!
