Enyimba Receive Injury Boost Ahead of Bendel Insurance Clash

Enyimba have been handed a timely boost ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday five fixture against Bendel Insurance, as five key players return from injury.

Goalkeeper Nathaniel Asibe, Ekene Awazie, Joseph Atule, and new signing Emeka Onyema are all back in contention for the People’s Elephant. Onyema, who joined the nine-time NPFL champions during the last transfer window, is expected to add further firepower to the squad.

The return of the quartet comes at the perfect time for head coach Stanley Eguma, whose side will be looking to build on their hard-fought away win at Bayelsa United last weekend.

Enyimba have made a strong start to the season, collecting eight points from their opening four games. The Aba giants will host Bendel Insurance in what promises to be a fiercely contested encounter on Sunday.

Opinion: A Statement Moment for Enyimba

Enyimba’s early-season form suggests they are quietly building momentum, and the return of these players could be the catalyst they need to push even harder. With Asibe back between the sticks and Onyema eager to make his mark, the squad looks more balanced and dangerous.

But Sunday’s clash is more than just another league fixture—it’s a chance for Enyimba to send a statement. Bendel Insurance are no pushovers, and beating them in Aba would show the People’s Elephant are serious about reclaiming their dominance in the NPFL.

The confidence from the Bayelsa win, combined with the squad depth now at Eguma’s disposal, makes Enyimba look like a team ready to roar. Fans will be expecting nothing less than a spirited performance that reaffirms why Enyimba remain one of Nigeria’s most respected football institutions.