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Rangers International defeated Ikorodu City 2-1 on Sunday in their Match Day 18 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) encounter, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, Enugu State.
Godwin Obaje opened scoring in the 33rd minute, applying a deft touch to Kenechukwu Agu’s free-kick to beat the Ikorodu goalkeeper.
Ikorodu pushed for an equaliser, but Rangers’ defence held firm, while the hosts failed to extend their advantage before half-time.
Rangers maintained pressure after the break, with Obaje, Chidiebere Nwobodo and Agu leading attacking forays against the visitors.
Nwobodo doubled the lead in the 75th minute, firing a direct shot past the helpless Ikorodu goalkeeper.
Ikorodu pulled one back at stoppage time, but Rangers held on to secure a 2-1 victory.
Ikorodu coach, Bright Ozebagbe, admitted missed chances cost his side. “We did not take our chances,” he said.
Rangers stand-in coach, Kene Ekenedilichukwu, praised his players’ discipline. “The team played to instruction and showed gallantry,” he said.
The victory leaves Rangers on 29 points, level with Ikorodu City after 18 league matches.
SUNDAY’S NPFL RESULTS
3SC 2-1 NIGER TORNADOES
EL-KANEMI WARRIORS 3-2 ENYIMBA
ABIA WARRIORS 1-0 WARRI WOLVES
KANO PILLARS 2-1 PLATEAU UNITED
WIKKI TOURIST 0-0 KUN KHALIFAT FC
RANGERS 2-1 IKORODU CITY
REMO STARS 2-3 BENDEL INSURANCE
KWARA UNITED 2-0 BAYELSA UNITED
