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<br>Former Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Anaemena was elated after Kun Khalifat ended Enyimba’s unbeaten run in the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League.
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<br>Ebuka Nwaokorie delivered the decisive blow with a brilliant free‑kick in the 69th minute, securing all three points for The Pride of Imolites at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri.
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<br>Though newly promoted, Kun Khalifat had already impressed this season with a 3‑1 win over El‑Kanemi Warriors, played at Enyimba’s adopted home ground in Aba.
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<br>Anaemena, now Sporting Director for Kun Khalifat, described the result as "massive", saying, "It was a tough game, but I’m happy that we defeated my former club, Enyimba, and ended their unbeaten run." He added, "It’s a collective performance by the team and a massive win for me personally. This victory, I’m sure, will raise the players’ confidence going forward. I’m grateful to the coaches, players, and our loyal fans who stood firmly behind us throughout the game."
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<br>Currently, Kun Khalifat sit 18th in the NPFL table with eight points from eight matches. They will next face 16th‑placed Bayelsa United in Yenagoa in Matchday 9.
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<br>Editorial
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<br>Khalifat’s triumph over Enyimba marks more than just another win in the NPFL it reveals the strength of determination and strategic nurturing in Nigerian football. Enyimba, long regarded among the giants of the league, was pushed aside by a newly promoted side a testament to how fresh energy and belief can subvert expectations.
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<br>We have [observed](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/international-nigerian-footballers/chelsea-player-close-to-finalizing-permanent-move-to-strasbourg/) that teams often repose too much faith in legacy and reputation, allowing complacency to creep in. Kun Khalifat, by contrast, entered the match as underdogs yet played with purpose and precision. The free‑kick by Ebuka Nwaokorie was not just a goal it was the product of discipline, training and mental resilience. Such moments underscore that football is as much a test of will as it is of skill.
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<br>We also think that Anaemena’s intimate connection to this result—having formerly been part of Enyimba adds layers to the narrative. It demonstrates that passion for the sport can transcend club affinities, pushing individuals to pour everything into their current roles. When one has walked the corridors of one club, the victory against that club carries a dual significance: professional achievement and personal vindication.
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<br>We anticipate that this win will not only boost Kun Khalifat’s morale but send ripples across the NPFL. Other teams will see that even established squads are vulnerable, that every match matters regardless of name or history. If Kun Khalifat build on this confidence, embrace consistency, maintain tactical discipline, they could become a force to reckon with.
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<br>We urge clubs to foster environments where every player and coach believes victories like this are possible. The league becomes more [competitive](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/local-clubs-and-academies/unlock-football-dreams-top-5-free-academies-in-nigeria/) and more watchable when surprises happen—and when they are well earned. Kun Khalifat’s win is a reminder that in football, nothing is guaranteed except effort and belief.
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<br>Did You Know?
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Enyimba FC has won the Nigeria Premier Football League title eight times as of 2025, making them one of the most decorated clubs in NPFL history.
The Dan Anyiam Stadium, where the match took place, is named after Daniel Anyiam a pioneer captain of the Nigerian national team.
A free‑kick goal in the NPFL has [historically](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/news/transfer-news/bayern-munich-activate-release-clause-for-granada-striker-edna-imade/) been one of the less common means of scoring, making Nwaokorie’s strike particularly noteworthy.
Kun Khalifat was promoted to the NPFL for the 2025/2026 season, [marking](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/) their return to top‑flight football after many years outside the .
Matchday 8 in previous NPFL seasons has often been a turning point where midtable teams begin their push or face relegation scares, depending on early season form.
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