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Enyimba`s Ihemekwele shines as the team prepares for crucial NPFL matches amid fierce rivalries and coaching changes.

Bendel Insurance Football Club`s match against Enyimba FC has been postponed indefinitely due to Enyimba`s outstanding first-round matches and their recent CAF Confederation Cup engagements, which concluded with a 3-1 defeat to Zamalek FC of Egypt. Enyimba is gearing up for the second half of the 2024/25 NPFL season, with rising star Ifeanyi Ihemekwele leading the charge. Ihemekwele has netted seven goals this season, showcasing his prowess with four goals in the CAF Confederation Cup and three in the NPFL.

The upcoming rescheduled matches against Kano Pillars and Kwara United are crucial for Enyimba, as they aim to solidify their position in the league. Ihemekwele has expressed confidence in the team`s preparation and determination to reclaim their status as domestic champions. The clash against Kano Pillars is particularly significant, featuring Nigerian football legends Ahmed Musa and Brown Ideye. Musa, who has rejoined Kano Pillars, has been in fine form, scoring six goals in 12 appearances, while Ideye has contributed two goals in five appearances for Enyimba.

This match is part of a fierce rivalry, with Kano Pillars slightly leading in their head-to-head record since 2010. Both teams are looking to improve their standings, with Enyimba currently in seventh place and Pillars in ninth, as they strive to close the gap with league leaders Remo Stars. Meanwhile, Bendel Insurance will face Rivers United in Port Harcourt on January 30 and host Katsina United on February 2, after finishing the first round in 15th position with 21 points. The team has also seen a change in their technical crew, with Greg Ikhenoba confirmed as the new head coach following his successful stint as interim head coach.

For more insights on the ongoing NPFL Rivalry and the current NPFL Standings, stay tuned.

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