Finally! Kanu's Enyimba break curse with sweet win against former Super Eagles coach Finidi George

After a series of setbacks, Nwankwo Kanu's Enyimba secured a much-needed 1-0 victory against Rivers United, managed by their former coach, Finidi George.

The win ended Enyimba's winless streak of three matches and marked only their second victory in the last nine games.

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The decisive moment came in the first half when Imo Obot scored a stunning free-kick, leaving the Rivers United goalkeeper helpless.

Enyimba had shown early dominance, but a crucial save from their goalkeeper, Ani, kept the score level before Obot's breakthrough.

Although both teams sought to add to the scoreline in the second half, Enyimba managed to maintain their narrow lead to secure the win.

• Imo Obot's spectacular free-kick was the highlight of the match, earning him the title of match-winner.

• Goalkeeper Ani's earlier save also proved vital in keeping Enyimba in the game.

The game was particularly significant due to the history between the coaches.

Stanley Eguma, now head coach of Enyimba, previously managed Rivers United for several years.

Finidi George, a former international player, managed Enyimba for around two years before taking charge of Rivers United at the start of the season.

Enyimba FC Chairperson Kanu opened the gates for fans to watch the game for free, a decision that paid off with strong fan support contributing to the victory.

Despite the win, Enyimba remain in 10th place in the NPFL standings.

Rivers United, despite the loss, hold onto third place. Remo Stars currently leads the league with 48 points, followed by Shooting Stars with 40 points.

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