NPFL: Enyimba fight from behind to edge Gombe United in away win

<p>Enyimba International Football Club of Aba on Saturday staged a stunning comeback to beat hosts Gombe United 2-1 at the Pantami Township Stadium in Gombe.</p>, <p>Sporting Tribune reports that Enyimba came from behind to win the Group A Match Day 7 fixture of the abridged 2022/2023 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).</p>, <p>In the game’s 12th minute, Yusuf Taiye gave Gombe United an early lead, but Elijah Akanni scored in the 35th minute to draw the visitors’ level.</p>, <p>Chukwuemeka Obioma’s 53rd-minute goal earned the People’s Elephants all three points and their second away win, having defeated Nasarawa United 2-1 in their NPFL opening game.</p>, <p>FT' | 𝗚𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 1-2 𝗘𝗻𝘆𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗮</p>, <p>The #Elephant stays strong to bag an impressive win on the road</p>, <p>| 1-2 |#GomEny</p>, <p>— Enyimba FC (@EnyimbaFC) February 11, 2023</p>, <p>Taiye, who has scored four goals so far in the season for Gombe United, missed a chance to restore his team’s lead in the 46th minute from a penalty kick.</p>, <p>ALSO READ: Man United boss Ten Hag sets 35-goal target for striker Marcus Rashford</p>, <p>In a post-match conference, Head Coach of Enyimba, Finidi George, said the victory was hard-fought as the home team proved difficult to overcome.</p>, <p>George said his team took their chances in the game and were happy they have the three points.</p>, <p>“We are happy that we got the victory, it was a difficult game as both teams played well.</p>, <p>“We took our chances and we are happy we have the three points,” he said.</p>, <p>ALSO READ: Southampton sack manager Nathan Jones after 14 matches in charge</p>, <p>On the series of away victories being recorded this season, George said it was good for the league.</p>, <p>According to him, the away wins being recorded this season showed that officiating in the league was improving.</p>, <p>“So far in the league, it has been good as officiating has been good and we hope it continues this way.</p>, <p>“It means the league is getting better with teams getting away wins and