Heartland’s Enyinba, Toyo Derby takes center stage during Star Time Live
Stephen Chukwuedo’s 81st-minute goal sealed defending champions Enyimba of Owerri away at Heartland of Owerri on a weekend of intense rivalry between Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clubs from the south-east. Abba won 1-0.
The game at the Dan Anyiam Stadium was headed for a draw, but Chukwuedo’s goal sparked a blowout, handing debutant manager Kennedy Boboi his first loss as Heartland manager.
In yesterday’s other match, Doma United continued their strong start to the season by holding Lemostars to a goalless draw against Aykenne.
The Heartland vs. Enyimba match will be broadcast live for the first time this weekend by StarTimes, while today’s match between Abia Warriors and Enugu Rangers will end the battle for Eastern supremacy on broadcast rights holder Beta Sports Channel. Ta.
Every weekend, the Southeast is filled with vibrant celebrations and rejoicing. The Oriental Derby, a name that captures the essence of the game, is expected to make the Igbo-majority region even more exciting and enthusiastic.
Today, Beta Sports Channel will be broadcasting an interesting match between Abia Warriors and Enugu Rangers from 4pm.
StarTimes Nigeria PR Manager Lazarus Ibeabuchi said this about the live broadcast of matches, for which the company recently signed an agreement with the Nigeria Premier League Board. “StarTimes subscribers can optionally watch these exciting matches live on the Beta Sports channel, channel 244. He pays per day at 400 Naira for the Classic and 500 Naira for the Special Bouquet please.”
Source: guardian.ng