•CHAMPIONS AGAIN: Enyimba lifted the Globacom Premier League trophy again in Aba on Wednesday.

Abia State governor Theodore Orji  made winning the Globacom Premier League title worth the while for Enyimba players as he showered the team with N5m with a promise to do more when he receives them officially in Umuahia.

Enyimba  last Wednesday at the Aba Township Stadium lifted the domestic title a record sixth time, to level with Rangers International of Enugu. The Aba side defeated Kano Pillars 2-1 in an entertaining game to claim  the league title, a feat that sent the whole of Aba into a frenzy.

Enyimba media officer Tonnex Chukwu was in ecstasy when Inside the Glo Premier League called him after Enyimba’s 2-1 victory. “We are have won the league title and once again we are back to the Champions League”, he said.

Enyimba chairman Felix Anyansi-Agwu described the feat as spectacular because many never expected Enyimba to lift the league title at the beginning of the season. And equally described the generosity of the governor as heart warming.

“We feel we have been able to accomplish something even when it was least expected. I know our fans have missed us and it is good to be back. We believe the Champions League is where we belong and this feat adds spice to this belief. We are happy to be back to the Champions League. We are also happy to have satisfied our fans. The kind of reactions from our fans both home and abroad  is very encouraging.

Governor Orji of Abia State has truly demonstrated that he loves sports and his support has been very encouraging. He gave the team N5m and he has promised the players and officials more when he receives them officially”, The former governor laid the foundation and I am happy the present governor is following the footsteps and that has really boosted the morale of both the players and officials of the team”, Anyansi said.

Enyimba went into the game needing just a draw to match Rangers, whose last triumph was in 1984, but it took until five minutes before the break for them to open the scores.

Pillars, hunting for only their second ever title, matched the five_time winners and threatened with record-breaking league scorer Ahmed Musa a constant danger.

“I must confess  Pillars  playedi very well,” Enyimba Media Officer Tonnex Chukwu admitted.