NPFL: Rangers International Thrashes Kwara United 3-0
Rangers International FC defeated Kwara United FC 3-0 on Match Day 29 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, Enugu State.
The hosts took the lead within two minutes when Chidiebere Okolie dribbled past the goalkeeper and fired the ball into the net, sending the stadium into celebration.
The Flying Antelopes doubled its lead in the 29th minute through a swift counter-attack led by Saviour Isaac, who finished the move himself.
Rangers continued their dominant display after the break and were rewarded in the 60th minute when Godwin Uwumiro capitalised on a defensive mix-up to make it 3-0.
The victory moved Rangers to third place, strengthening its chances of qualifying for CAF competitions.
In his post-match interview, Rangers’ head coach, Kenechukwu Ekene, praised his team’s performance.
“Today, we played well, and it was a good result. Against Akwa United, we tried to get three points but couldn’t. Today, we got the win,” he said.
Kwara United coach, Tunde Sani, blamed the defeat on his players’ costly errors.
“They made too many mistakes, especially my most trusted players,” he said.
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