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Former Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye has now scored two goals in three matches for Enyimba across competitions.
Former Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye has made an immediate impact at Nigerian giants Enyimba FC after scoring in back-to-back matches and helping the team secure important victories.
The 36-year-old forward, who joined the People’s Elephant until the end of the 2024/25 season, has quickly established himself as a key player for the club.
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In the recently rescheduled match against Nasarawa United, Ideye came off the bench to score the winning goal in a thrilling 2-1 victory.
This was his second goal in three matches for Enyimba, following his debut goal in a comprehensive win against Black Bulls Maputo in the CAF Confederation Cup just days earlier.
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Ideye's contributions have been crucial as the team seeks to regain its winning form after a challenging run of 11 matches without a win across competitions.
The match against Nasarawa saw Ideye's experience shine through for Stanley Eguma’s men. Just before halftime, Joseph Atule opened the scoring for Enyimba.
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Nasarawa equalised, however, in the second half through a defensive mistake before Ideye responded swiftly, restoring Enyimba's lead just two minutes after the equaliser with a well-placed shot, igniting celebrations among the home fans.
This victory is part of a broader resurgence for Enyimba, who are now unbeaten in their last four matches across competitions and have climbed to seventh place in the NPFL standings with 27 points from 17 matches.
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The team’s turnaround comes under new management led by Stanley Eguma following the departure of young coach Yemi Olarenwaju.
Ideye's leadership on and off the pitch has been instrumental in boosting team morale and performance.
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He was reportedly said to have delivered a pep talk to the Elephants just before his match-winning display against Black Bulls, showing his commitment to helping Enyimba reclaim its status as one of Nigeria's top clubs.
With his current form, Enyimba fans are hopeful that a return to winning ways could be the start of a successful campaign for both Ideye and the People’s Elephant.
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