Enyimba vs Plateau United 2-0: NPFL Matchday 7 Report

Enyimba vs Plateau United finished 2-0 at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba on Sunday, 4 October 2026. Ifeanyi Ihemekwele and Richard Ezinna scored, and Plateau United ended the game with ten men. The win was Enyimba’s second in a row, and it lifted them out of the bottom four.

What was the score in Enyimba vs Plateau United?

Enyimba beat Plateau United 2-0 in NPFL Matchday 7 on Sunday, 4 October 2026, with a 4pm WAT kick-off. Both goals came from Enyimba players. Here are the goals.

• 29′: Ifeanyi Ihemekwele (Enyimba), 1-0.
• 68′: Richard Ezinna (Enyimba), 2-0.

Fotmob spells the second scorer differently, but Blueprint and our own records both use Richard Ezinna, so we use that name.

What were the key moments?

The key moment was Ihemekwele’s opener, because it gave Enyimba the lead at home before the half-hour mark. Ezinna then added the second after the break, and the hosts controlled the rest of the game. Blueprint said Enyimba “continued their resurgence”, and the result backs that up.

Plateau United also finished with ten men. Fotmob lists a second yellow card for Wisdom Magbisa at about the 82nd minute, while Voice of Nigeria also reported the dismissal. However, we could not find a report on how the goals were scored, so we do not describe them. We also found no lineups, attendance or referee details.

How have Enyimba started the season?

Enyimba started badly, but they are now unbeaten in three games. They lost 2-1 at Niger Tornadoes on the opening day and 2-0 at Doma United on 12 September. Then they lost 1-0 at home to Inter Lagos and 3-2 at home to Sporting Lagos.

The turn came with a 0-0 draw at Kano Pillars on 27 September. Then, on 30 September, they beat Shooting Stars 4-2 in a rescheduled game, and it was their first win of the season. Ezinna, Chibueze Damian, Idris Abubakar and Ihemekwele scored, according to Blueprint. It also reported that Ihemekwele ended an eight-month goal drought. Assistant coach Ejeh Okechukwu said afterwards, “It’s a learning curve for us.”

Guardian Nigeria’s preview named Emmanuel Deutsch as head coach since January 2026, although Fotmob lists a different name. Enyimba hold a record nine league titles, according to Wikipedia, and they won the CAF Champions League in 2003 and 2004. Our Enyimba team hub covers the history.

How have Plateau United started the season?

Plateau United had a solid start, so this defeat was only their second of seven games. They lost 2-0 at Rivers United on the opening day. Then they beat Kwara United 1-0 and drew 1-1 at Niger Tornadoes, in a game halted by rain, according to Voice of Nigeria.

After that they won 3-1 against Shooting Stars, drew 2-2 at Doma United and won 2-0 against Inter Lagos. That run left them unbeaten in five before they travelled to Aba. Guardian Nigeria’s preview named Gbenga Ogunbote as coach and said the club signed winger Gideon Monday from Shooting Stars. See the Plateau United team hub for the full story.

What does the result mean in the NPFL table?

Enyimba are 16th on 7 points from seven games, with a goal difference of -1. Plateau United drop to 7th on 11 points, with a goal difference of +1. Enyimba are now level on points with Warri Wolves and Shooting Stars, but they sit above both.

The top is still led by Enugu Rangers on 16 points, so Plateau United remain five points behind. See the live NPFL table and standings for the latest positions.

What does the head-to-head say about Enyimba vs Plateau United?

Enyimba and Plateau United split their two games last season. Plateau United won 2-1 at home on 26 October 2025, and then Enyimba won 2-0 in Aba on 15 March 2026. So this result repeats the March score, and it keeps Enyimba’s home record in the fixture strong.

Who do Enyimba and Plateau United play next?

Enyimba visit Katsina United on Friday, 9 October, at 5pm WAT. Plateau United host Kano Pillars on Sunday, 11 October, at 4pm WAT. After that, both clubs play at home on Sunday, 18 October. Enyimba host Warri Wolves, while Plateau United host Sporting Lagos.

For more on both clubs, see the Enyimba team hub and the Plateau United team hub. Every score from the round is in our NPFL Matchday 7 results round-up. The full season is on our NPFL results page. The previous round is in our NPFL Matchday 6 results round-up.

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