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NPFL: Rangers International Beats Heartland In Oriental Derby

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On Match Day 27 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Rangers International defeated Heartland FC 2-1 in the Oriental Derby to climb to the top of the table, at the Enyimba Stadium in Aba, Abia State.

Rangers’ Ifeanyi Onyebuchi put his side ahead just before the interval, before Kalu Nweke extended the lead in the  53rd minute. Heartland’s Chukwuebuka Ogbomna scored a consolation goal in the 90th minute as the match finished 2-1.

In his post match interview, Rangers coach Fidelis Ilechukwu expressed satisfaction with the result, adding that the result was a great motivation for his team.

“I am happy for the progress of my team, I am excited for the team, management and everybody and we expected a difficult match that was why we give it our all,” Ilechukwu said.

“I know that we are going to win because after the last training session we had, there are cohesion in the team and everything needed for this match.

“The win is important for us because it shows that Rangers FC is good to go for next season which was what we expected before the second stanza of the season,” he said.

Rangers International are at the top of the NPFl table with 48 points from 27 matches, while Lobi Stars are second with 47 points from 27. Remo Stars are in third with 45 points from 26 games.

Niger Tornadoes, Rivers United , Gombe United and Heartland are all in the relegation zone after Sundays’ matches.

Sunday’s NPFL results

Heartland Owerri 1-2 Rangers International

Katsina United 2-1 Abia Warriors

Kwara United 2-1 Enyimba United

Lobi Stars 1-1 Bayelsa United

Plateau United 1-2 Akwa United

Remo Stars 2-0 Bendel Insurance.

 

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