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Rangers International FC thrashed Bayelsa United 4-1 in their Match Day 16 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) encounter, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, Enugu State.
Rangers opened the scoring as Chidozie Iwundu struck in the 10th minute of the game to put the Flying Antelopes ahead. The defender completed his brace in the 19th minute before the visitors reduced the deficit five minutes later. 2-1!!
Rangers continued its dominance and in the 33rd minute, when veteran Godwin Agu’s free kick made it 3-1.
The home team scored their fourth goal through a solo run by young striker Chimaobi Igwilo to end the half 4-1.
On resumption of the second half, the visitors became more composed, especially in the defence .
All efforts by the home team to increase the tally proved abortive while the visitors did everything to reduce the tally but to no avail as the match ended 4-1.
Coach of Rangers, Fidelis Illechukwu, said the team would continue to improve with every match.
“We are happy and everybody is happy,” the coach said. “We have to work harder to ensure that every department is fortified.”
Rangers now sit in fourth position on the log with 25 points from 16 matches, while Bayelsa United are in 14th position with 20 points.
Sunday’s NPFL MATCHDAY 16 results
EL-KANEMI 0-0 BARAU FC
KANO PILLARS 2-0 KUN KHALIFAT FC
PLATEAU UNITED 1-0 WARRI WOLVES
REMO STARS 2-1 ENYIMBA
ABIA WARRIORS 1-1 RIVERS UNITED
RANGERS 4-1 BAYELSA UNITED
WIKKI TOURIST 0-0 IKORODU CITY
KWARA UNITED 2-0 NIGER TORNADOES
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