Enyimba new signing, Chijioke Mbaoma, who hit a hat-trick against Bendel Insurance has tipped the ‘Peoples Elephants’ to win the inaugural edition of the NPFL-Dozy Mmobuosi Foundation pre-season tournament.
The competition which is serving as a rehearsal for the 2022/2023 NPFL season is featuring four clubs Enyimba, Bendel Insurance, Rangers and IICC Shooting Stars of Ibadan.
In the opening match played on Tuesday, Enyimba and Insurance had a fireworks filled first half that produced five goals with Insurance returning to the dressing room with a 3-2 advantage.
Mbaoma scored the first of his three goals eight minutes into the match but Insurance levelled up through Divine Nwachukwu in the 30th minute.
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Micah Odojumo put the ‘Edo Arsenal up five minutes later but Mbaoma equalised after three minutes only for Sodje Stevens to hit a possible goal of the tournament a minute after.
The second half saw Chisom Okereke bring Enyimba back a few minutes after the restart while Mbaoma completed his hat trick.
The former Heartland player, who was voted Most Valuable Player (MVP) said after the match that his goals is a sign of what he’s bringing on the field to Enyimba.
“I joined Enyimba to score goals and it has only started from this tournament which I have the confidence we will win”, he said.
