Enyimba NPFL Start: Unuanel Urges Fans Not to Panic

Enyimba have endured a difficult opening to the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, but former coach Samson Unuanel believes the Aba club has enough quality to recover.

The People’s Elephant have lost their first two league matches, leaving them without a point at this early stage of the campaign.

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Enyimba Face Early NPFL Pressure

The Aba side began the campaign with a 2-1 defeat against Niger Tornadoes before suffering another setback against Doma United.

The two results have placed Enyimba near the bottom of the early NPFL standings, increasing pressure on the team to respond in their upcoming fixtures.

However, only two matches have been played, leaving plenty of opportunities for the club to improve its position.

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Unuanel Backs Enyimba To Recover

Former Kwara United coach Samson Unuanel has called for patience following the team’s disappointing start.

Unuanel believes the season is still at an early stage and that the squad has the ability to produce better results.

He said a victory could provide the confidence needed to change the team’s momentum.

“The season is still early and I sincerely believe the Aba Elephants will not be fighting relegation because they have the players to turn their season around.”

His comments come as the club prepares for its next league fixtures.

A Positive Result Could Change Momentum

The opening defeats have created pressure around the squad, but one positive result could give the players renewed confidence.

The technical team will now look to address the issues from the first two matches while preparing the players for the challenges ahead.

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Enyimba Still Have Time To Respond

Despite the poor opening results, the 2026/27 NPFL campaign is still in its early stages.

Enyimba have a long schedule ahead and will have opportunities to collect points and climb the league standings.

The club’s next fixtures will be important as the team attempts to build momentum and move away from the bottom of the table.

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