{
  "id": 10144459,
  "title": "NPFL: Ejeh confident Enyimba can halt winless streak against Kano Pillars",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/npfl-ejeh-confident-enyimba-can-halt-winless-streak-against-kano",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T05:29:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/27/npfl-ejeh-confident-enyimba-can-halt-winless-streak-against-kano-pillars/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "People’s Elephant assistant coach Okechukwu Ejeh is confident in Enyimba's ability to end their winless streak against Kano Pillars in the upcoming NPFL match. The nine-time champions will be facing the Sai Masu Gida at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Sunday in a crucial Matchday 6 encounter. Enyimba currently sits at the bottom of the league table after losing all four of their opening matches, but Ejeh asserts that his team is fully prepared to secure three points. \"We are not here for a tea party; we are here for serious business. We are here to get the three points,\" Ejeh told the club’s media. \"We are mentally ready, physically ready and tactically ready for this game. Believe me, we are optimistic that we are not leaving this ancient city empty-handed.\" Despite the team's poor start, Ejeh remains optimistic that Enyimba can achieve its season objective of earning a spot in continental competition. \"Our vision still remains to be on the continent. We are not too worried about our position for now. We will get the continental ticket,\" he added.",
  "summary": "Enyimba assistant coach, Okechukwu Ejeh says the People’s Elephant are in Kano with one objective — to secure all three points against Kano Pillars. The former champions will face Kano Pillars at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Sunday in a Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, Matchday 6 encounter. The nine-time NPFL champions have endured a difficult start […] NPFL: Ejeh confident Enyimba can halt…",
  "key_points": [
    "Assistant coach Okechukwu Ejeh confident Enyimba can end winless streak against Kano Pillars.",
    "Enyimba, nine-time champions, face Sai Masu Gida at Sani Abacha Stadium on Sunday.",
    "Ejeh asserts team is mentally, physically, and tactically ready for crucial Matchday 6 encounter."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Enyimba's optimism and preparations signal a turning point in their season, shifting focus from a winless streak to a bid for continental competition.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}