The next proud winner of the Eunisell Boot for the top scorer in the NPFL will now have to be decided on Thursday as Akwa United striker Charles Atsimene and Silas Nwankwo of Nasarawa United are both tied on 18 goals.
Atsimene hit a hat-trick against MFM, on Sunday, to level with Nwankwo, on 18 goals, as his side was crowned champions of the Nigeria Professional Football League, to prove he is combat ready for Thursday’s last day of the season battle for the prestigious Eunisell Boot.
The Eunisell Boot race has since been dominated by the duo.
Nwankwo reached the 18-goal mark ahead of his closest rival, Atsimene, on match day 36 with a brace in a 4-0 annihilation of Sunshine Stars.
Inspired by his side’s quest for their first-ever NPFL title, Atsimene posted a man-of-the-match showing with his first hat-trick in the top flight against MFM to become joint-top scorer, in Sunday’s match day 37 clash.
It promises to be an exciting race as both players head for crucial road trips with their teams.
Nwankwo will seek for goals as his side confronts Abia Warriors, while Atsimene takes his form to Lobi Stars in his quest to become the latest Eunisell Boot winner.
NPFL GOALS CHART
18 GOALS
Charles Atsimene (Akwa United), Silas Nwankwo (Nasarawa United)
14 GOALS
Mohammed Zulkifilu (Plateau United), Rabiu Ali (Kano Pillars)
13 GOALS
Michael Ohanu (Kwara United), Sadeeq Yusuf (Sunshine Stars)
12 GOALS
Rasheed Ahmed (Katsina United), Chukwuemeka Obioma (Abia Warriors)
