The NPFL Player of Week 5 is Chidera Michael of Enyimba.
Chidera Michael again came off the bench to score the winning goal for home team Enyimba to edge past Bendel Insurance in a dramatic five-goal thriller.
Insurance twice took the lead in front of Abia State Governor Alex Otti, before Enyimba fought back to win the game 3-2 courtesy of Chidera Michael.
The Ozalla Football Academy striker rose above the rest of the Insurance defence to head home the match winner.
This will be his second match winner for Enyimba when he has come off the bench.
The win ensured Enyimba stayed top of the standings with 11 points from five matches.
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