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Former Ajax star Finidi George has got off to a spectacular coaching start at Enyimba, which could see him fast-tracked to the Super Eagles job.

Ekundayo Ojo and Abia Comets' Benjamin Iluyomade were released after "combined efforts of Enyimba Football Club and families of the players".

Enyimba midfielder Dayo Ojo was on Sunday abducted by unknown gunmen on his way home to Akure, in what turned to a dark day for Nigerian football.

Enyimba defender Stephen Egbe has described how the club's bus was attacked by armed robbers as they travelled home from a Nigerian league game.

"The quality of players we had in the team then [was such that] everyone believed that each one of us would play in the senior national team."

Enyimba need to overturn a 1-0 home loss against Raja Casablanca on Wednesday to qualify for the final of the 2018 African Confederation Cup.

Usman Abdallah is optimistic that Enyimba can reach the CAF Confederation Cup final despite being defeated 1-0 at home by Raja Casablanca.

Enyimba's CAF Confederation Cup progression hangs in the balance after they suffered a 1-0 home defeat by Raja Casablanca on Wednesday.

Abdelilah Hafidi's strike secured a 1-0 away victory for Raja Casablanca against Enyimba in their CAF Confederation Cup semi final first leg.

Nigeria's remaining representative in this year's CAF competitions, Enyimba, are closing in on the CAF Confederation Cup final.

Enyimba's bid for a first CAF Confederation Cup will be severely tested on Wednesday when they host Raja Casablanca in Aba.

Enyimba's continental progress boosts Nigeria's CAF prospects moving forward, but the People's Elephant can't continue to do it alone.

Nigeria's Enyimba will battle Rayon Sports of Rwanda on Sunday for a semi-final spot in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Rayon Sports are determined to win in Nigeria and eliminate Enyimba from the CAF Confederation Cup, according to coach Roberto Oliveira Goncalves.

Nigeria's Enyimba will take on Rayon Sports of Rwanda in a CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinal on Sunday without defensive stalwart Mohammed Farouk.

Rayon Sports president Paul Muvunyi is confident that his side can eliminate Enyimba in their CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinal.

Enyimba are Nigeria's lone hope of returning to the top 12 of the African football rankings and restoring their two CAF spots.

Zakaria Hadraf scored twice as Raja Casablanca went top of their CAF Confederation Cup Group A with a comprehensive 4-0 win over ASEC Mimosas.

Michael Ibe's goal for 10-man Akwa United sealed a 1-0 away victory against Yobe Desert Stars on a weekend in which league leaders Lobi Stars lost.

AS Vita Club stormed to the top of their CAF Confederation Cup Group A with a 3-1 victory over Ivorian side ASEC Mimosas on Wednesday night.

Lobi Stars moved five points clear at the top of the NPFL table on Sunday thanks to a 1-0 home win against Sunshine Stars.

Nigeria have taken a hit in the CAF five-year rankings, but a strong continental campaign for Enyimba could ease the heartache.

Colin Udoh reflects on a NPFL weekend that was ... Junior Lokosa breaking a mini-drought and Fatau Dauda getting sent off for violent conduct.

Colin Udoh reflects on a NPFL weekend that was ... one that was dominated by inexplicable violence, and the brilliant return of Ikechukwu Ezenwa.

Kwara United forced Enyimba to a 1-1 draw in an eventful clash, with Stephen Alfred cancelling out Ikechukwu Ibenegbu's opener.
Nigeria Professional Standings
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
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1 | Lobi Stars | 10 | +5 | 20 |
2 | Remo Stars | 10 | +7 | 19 |
3 | Doma United | 10 | +5 | 18 |
4 | Shooting Stars.. | 10 | +2 | 17 |
5 | Enyimba | 10 | 0 | 16 |
6 | Enugu Rangers | 10 | +4 | 15 |
7 | Abia Warriors | 10 | -2 | 15 |
8 | Bendel Insuran.. | 10 | +2 | 14 |
9 | Kwara United | 10 | +1 | 13 |
10 | Plateau United | 9 | +1 | 13 |
11 | Sunshine Stars | 10 | 0 | 13 |
12 | Katsina United | 10 | 0 | 13 |
13 | Kano Pillars | 10 | -3 | 13 |
14 | Sporting Lagos | 10 | +2 | 12 |
15 | Rivers United .. | 9 | +1 | 12 |
16 | Gombe United | 10 | -8 | 12 |
17 | Niger Tornadoe.. | 10 | -4 | 11 |
18 | Akwa United | 10 | -3 | 10 |
19 | Bayelsa United | 10 | -5 | 9 |
20 | Heartland | 10 | -5 | 6 |
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