Enyimba Still Within Title Reach - Kadiri Ikhana

Enyimba head coach Kadiri Ikhana has said the loss at Heartland did nothing to diminish the side's title chase. The Aba outfit were pegged 1-2 by Heartland in match day 32 encounter in Owerri on Sunday.

Ikhana said though the unexpected defeat has raised the pressure level within the side, one or two wins on the road while the home front is intact will secure the dreamed seventh title.

"I will say confidently that the league title belong to Enyimba despite the shocking 1-2 defeat at Heartland.

Nigeria: Oliseh Decamps Two Heartland FC Players

Coach Sunday Oliseh has excused Heartland FC duo David Obiazor and Nelson Ogbonnaya from the Super Eagles’ camp as both succumbed to injuries. They are therefore out of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Tanzania in Dar es Salaam on September 5.

Goalkeeper Obiazor and centreback Ogbonnaya were in the list of 23 home-based professionals invited by Oliseh, but the coach will now call up two other players from the muchimproved League to replace the injured duo.

“The players are nursing injuries and after thorough examination by the Super Eagles’ medics, it was agreed that it is best to allow them some time to rest and return to their clubs.

NPFL: Shooting Stars Win First Away Match In 5 Years

Glo Premier League club, Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), ended their five-year wait to win their first game on the road in Nigeria's top flight.

The Ibadan club dispatched Heartland 3-1 at the Rojenny Stadium in Oba near the commercial town of Onitsha on Monday after the game was abandoned on Sunday owing to bad weather.

Shooting Stars head coach, Gbenga Ogunbote, gave new-signing Danladi Isah a start in goal while Fortune Omoniwari, who joined Heartland last week, also got the nod for his debut with the club.