Red-hot Eunisell Boot Award Race on the Cards

*Nwankwo, Atshimene tie on 18 goals with last game in sight

Nigerian International and in-form Akwa United striker, Charles Atshimene, hit a hat-trick against MFM FC on Sunday, to level with Nasarawa United’s Silas Nwankwo, on 18 goals, as the Promise Keepers were crowned champions of the Nigeria Professional Football League first time in 25 years.

Going into Thursday’s last day of the Nigerian topflight season, Atshimene appears ready to prove a point in the battle for who emerges the top scorer and winner of 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, Atshimene, on Match- day 36 with a brace in their 4-0 annihilation of Sunshine Stars.

Inspired by his side’s quest for their first-ever NPFL title, Atshimene posted a man-of-the-match outing with his first hat-trick in the top flight against MFM to become joint-top scorer, in Sunday’s match day 37 clash.

However, Nwankwo failed to score to boost his tally in his team’s 3-0 win over Rangers yesterday.

For the first time since the introduction of the Eunisell Boot the battle will be decided on the last day of the season.

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 Atshimene takes his form to Lobi Stars in his quest to become the latest Eunisell Boot winner.