{
  "id": 12087655,
  "title": "NPFL: Ukaegbu hails Enyimba’s home win against Plateau United",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/npfl-ukaegbu-hails-enyimbas-home-win-against-plateau-united",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T05:53:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/05/npfl-ukaegbu-hails-enyimbas-home-win-against-plateau-united/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The People's Elephant, Enyimba, secured a 2-0 victory over Plateau United in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), showcasing their growing strength this season. The match, held at Enyimba International Stadium in Aba, saw the Aba-based team maintain their unbeaten streak in the last three games. The first goal came from Ifeanyi Ihemekwele just before halftime, with Richard Ezinwa adding a second in the 66th minute. Lawrence Ukaegbu, the assistant coach, expressed delight with his team's resurgence, crediting their success to consistency and team unity. Enyimba now look to continue their winning streak as they prepare for their next league fixture against Katsina United.",
  "summary": "Enyimba assistant coach, Lawrence Ukaegbu has expressed satisfaction with his team’s continued improvement in recent outings in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The nine-time champions recorded their second consecutive victory of the season, edging past 10-man Plateau United 2-0 at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba, on Sunday. The Aba giants are now unbeaten in […] NPFL: Ukaegbu…",
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  "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."
}