Enyimba International FC have claimed the 2025 Ifeanyi Ekwueme Tico/Select Preseason Tournament title after defeating long-time rivals Enugu Rangers 1–0 in Sunday’s final at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu.
The People’s Elephant sealed victory through new signing Pere Anderson, who scored the decisive goal in the 62nd minute to silence the home crowd at “The Cathedral”. The win continues Enyimba’s recent strong record against Rangers, having beaten them 2–1 in Enugu during last season’s NPFL campaign.
For head coach Stanley Eguma, the triumph represents his first piece of silverware since taking charge of the Aba club. Despite the success, Eguma stressed that the focus remains on building a team capable of competing strongly in the league.
“It is good to win because it brings more success, but this is still preseason,” Eguma said. “Our main goal here was to assess the players, especially the new ones, and see how they blend with the team. We are still a work in progress.”
Eguma also praised the tournament organisers, describing it as a high-profile event that offered teams the opportunity to prepare for the new NPFL season.
“I must thank the management for allowing us to participate. This has helped us build momentum, and we will work on the areas that need improvement before the league starts,” he added.
With this preseason crown secured, Enyimba have sent a clear signal to their NPFL rivals that they are preparing for another strong campaign.
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