Glo Premier League: Enyimba Clinch Champions League Ticket on Final Day

Enyimba defeated champions Kano Pillars on the final match day of the 2013-14 Glo Premier League season to seal their fate for next season’s Caf Champions League competition.

The six-time champions downed Pillars 3-1 in Aba to finish second in the league table with 64 points from 38 matches. They join the ‘Sai Masu Gida’ for the 2014-15 Champions League season- starting with the preliminary rounds- as the two representatives from Nigeria.

Enyimba hitman Mfon Udoh grabbed a brace on Sunday to take his tally to a record-breaking 23 goals; the highest tally by a single player in the 2013-14 season and the most goal by a player since Jude Aneke scored 20 in the 2010-11 season for Kaduna United.

Enyimba are One of the Two Sides to Represent Nigeria in Next Season’s Caf Confederations Cup.

Gambo Muhammed grabbed the visitors’ only goal before substitute Chimezie Amanfor restored the ‘Peoples Elephants’ two goals advantage.

Enyimba ended the contest with ten men after Okonkwo Chinonso was sent off in the 73rd minute for a second bookable offense.
Final Match Day Results
Heartland 1-2 Bayelsa United
Crown FC 3-0 Akwa United
Sharks 0-1 FC Taraba
Gombe United 4-1 Abia Warriors
Nasarawa United 2-2 Warri Wolves
Kaduna United 1-2 Rangers
El-Kanemi Warriors 3-0 Sunshine Stars
Nembe City 0-4 Giwa FC
Lobi Stars 1-0 Dolphins
Enyimba 3-1 Kano Pillars

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