Nine-time champions Enyimba have ended their four-match losing streak in the Nigeria Premier Football League after holding Kano Pillars to a goalless draw at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, on Sunday. The People’s Elephant secured their first point of the 2026/27 campaign following a difficult start that had left them rooted to the bottom of the table. This result marks a significant improvement in their performance, as they had suffered a 3-2 defeat to Sporting Lagos in their previous outing.
Enyimba travelled to Kano desperate for a response after extending their losing streak to four matches. Before then, Inter Lagos had beaten them 1-0 in Aba, marking two consecutive defeats against two newly-promoted teams. The team’s struggles in the opening weeks of the season had raised concerns about their defensive stability and ability to secure results. However, against Pillars, the visitors managed to avoid another defeat, keeping a clean sheet against a side that had scored 10 goals in their opening four league matches.
The result will offer some encouragement to Enyimba, who had struggled to find both results and defensive resilience in the opening weeks of the season. After conceding three goals against Sporting Lagos, Enyimba showed greater defensive resilience in Kano. However, their failure to turn that improvement into a victory means they are still searching for their first win of the campaign. This draw may provide the team with the momentum they need to push forward in the league.
Enyimba will return home to face Shooting Stars in another tough test on Wednesday. Shooting Stars also lost their match-day five encounter in Warri on Sunday, dropping to the 16th position on the table. The Oluyole Warriors have won two games this season and will be hoping to bounce back from Sunday’s defeat, possibly getting a point out of their double away fixtures. This upcoming match will be a significant challenge for Enyimba as they look to build on their recent draw.
Kano Pillars coach had expressed his desire to secure a win against Enyimba, but his team was unable to achieve that goal. Despite this, the draw is a positive result for Pillars, who have been performing well in the league so far. The team’s ability to keep a clean sheet against Enyimba will give them confidence as they move forward in the season.
The Nigeria Premier Football League is heating up, with teams competing fiercely for the top spot. Enyimba’s draw against Pillars has given them a much-needed boost, and they will look to build on this result in their upcoming matches. The team’s performance will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike, as they look to reclaim their position as one of the top teams in the league.
The draw between Enyimba and Pillars is a significant result in the Nigeria Premier Football League, with both teams looking to improve their standings. Enyimba’s ability to end their losing streak will give them momentum as they move forward in the season. The team’s upcoming matches will be crucial in determining their final position in the league.
Key points
- Enyimba ended their four-match losing streak with a goalless draw against Kano Pillars.
- The draw marked Enyimba’s first point of the 2026/27 campaign.
- Enyimba will face Shooting Stars in their next match on Wednesday.
