Jonas Emmanuel brace inspires Borno Army to victory over nine-time champions in Maiduguri.

El Kanemi Warriors vs Enyimba NPFL

Five-Goal Thriller in Maiduguri

El-Kanemi Warriors returned to winning ways with a spirited 3-2 victory over Enyimba in a pulsating Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 18 encounter in Maiduguri on Sunday, December 21, 2025.

The Borno Army started strongly, taking the lead in the 29th minute when Daddy Abdulrahman converted a penalty after Enyimba’s Mohammed was penalized for handball.

Jonas Emmanuel doubled the advantage in the 37th minute with a clinical finish from Bilal Yakubu‘s cross.

Enyimba pulled one back just before halftime ( 43rd minute ) as Muhammed Hussaini tapped home from close range.

Emmanuel restored the two-goal cushion early in the second half ( 52nd minute ), again assisted by Yakubu.

A. Nworisa gave the People’s Elephant hope with a 76th-minute strike, but El-Kanemi held firm through added time.

Enyimba coach Lawrence Ukaegbu blamed defensive errors: “It was a good game but for the errors at the back which allowed them cheap goals… They were lucky to escape defeat.”

A memorable win for the home side in a classic NPFL encounter.