Despite the uncertainty surrounding the resumption of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), Enyimba launched its remodelled stadium on Sunday.
Enyimba were beaten 1-0 in a novelty match against a selected ex-Super Eagles player.
The Peoples’ Elephant hasn’t played in their home ground for almost two years, adopting the UJ Esuene Stadium.
The Enyimba International Stadium, which capacity is now double, will host their remaining CAF Confederations Cup fixtures.
Nigerians were utterly impressed by the new look of the edifice.
Here’s how few reacted on Twitter.
Gov Okezie Ikpeazu (he plays football every weekend) took the ceremonial kick-off after which both sides traded tackles. It was highly entertaining & the ex Eagles still had moves.
The game ended 1-0 in favour of ex Enyimba Stars. pic.twitter.com/T3NljZCWtJ
— Sam Hart (@hartng) August 27, 2018
I’m excited that football is coming back to Aba – -Abia state with the newly refurbished stadium. Good gesture from the governor. Nzogbu Nzogbu – Enyimba Enyi!!! pic.twitter.com/F97tofe0GP
— iam_emekabambam (@sambambam091) August 27, 2018
Why do I have an urge to visit the remodelled Enyimba stadium this Wednesday? 🤔
— Latifat Adebayo Ohio (@Phatill) August 27, 2018
Good morning @EnyimbaEnyi
Enyimba play on Wednesday in that dope new stadium… Let your boy attend.
My DM is open.
— MikeThePundit (@MikeThePundit) August 27, 2018
Who else is feeling this photo of the renovated Enyimba stadium in Aba? #CAFCC pic.twitter.com/QpXVtszWEI
— Chris Oguguo (@ChrisOguguo) August 27, 2018
Back to Base!
Congrats @EnyimbaFC
as the Enyimba stadium has gotten approval from CAF to host CARA Brazaville on Wednesday and the rest of the club’s #TotalCAFCC matches.#EnyimbaIsBackHome #EnyimbaEnyi pic.twitter.com/vflxbcvyuk— JeSuisFormidable (@jpnnamdi) August 27, 2018
I turned and left. The crowd was too much. Aba people have really missed Enyimba. Wish our league can be harnessed properly. The materials are there. Nzogbu nzogbu Enyimba Enyi!
— Ugochukwumnyerem (@yugoegbu) August 27, 2018
