Enyimba Football Club of Aba concluded their 2024/2025 Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) season with a disappointing 1-0 home defeat to Plateau United on Sunday in the final matchday of the campaign.
Yusuf Abdullahi scored the decisive goal in the 40th minute to secure all three points for the visitors from Jos. The defeat marked a somber end to Enyimba's season as they played their final home game at their Aba fortress.
Plateau United could have taken an earlier lead in the 13th minute, but Enyimba goalkeeper Ani Ozoemena produced an exceptional save to temporarily keep the scoreline level.
In another NPFL fixture on the final day, Abia Warriors of Umuahia suffered a 3-2 defeat to Ikorodu City. Despite the loss, there was cause for celebration as Abia Warriors secured qualification for the CAF Confederation Cup next season.
The results bring the curtain down on the 2024/2025 NPFL season, with teams now looking ahead to preparations for the next campaign. For Enyimba, one of Nigeria's most successful clubs, the home defeat will prompt reflection as they aim to strengthen their squad during the off-season.
Meanwhile, Abia Warriors' qualification for continental competition represents a significant achievement for the Umuahia-based side, giving football fans in Abia State something to look forward to despite Enyimba's disappointing finale.
