The Maiduguri-based side went into the decisive fixture needing a positive result to keep their survival hopes alive, but Enyimba proved too strong at the Enyimba International Stadium as the Desert Warriors’ top-flight status came to an end.
The defeat confirmed El-Kanemi Warriors as the third club to be relegated from the NPFL this season, bringing a disappointing conclusion to what has been a difficult campaign for the former Federation Cup champions.
Enyimba, who were also battling to secure their league status in the closing weeks of the season, delivered a dominant display in front of their home supporters to ensure survival while condemning El-Kanemi Warriors to relegation.
El-Kanemi Warriors had struggled for consistency throughout the campaign, spending much of the season in the lower half of the table despite flashes of resilience. Their relegation comes just two years after returning to the Nigerian top flight.
The result sparked celebrations among Enyimba fans in Aba, while disappointment swept through the El-Kanemi camp as their fate was sealed on a dramatic final day in the NPFL.