In a thrilling encounter, Rangers secured a 3-2 victory over Abia Warriors, maintaining their top spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium in Enugu.
The match witnessed a strong performance from both teams in front of a sizable crowd.
The home team took an early lead as Isaac Saviour found the back of the net in the seventh minute.
Abia Warriors responded before halftime with Adejoh Ojonugwa equalizing.
Rangers dominated the second half, with goals from Kazeem Ogunleye and Chiedozie Okorie extending their lead.
Chiedozie Nwabueze scored a late consolation goal for Abia Warriors in stoppage time.
Enyimba, the defending champions, climbed to second place after securing a 1-0 victory over Heartland in a local derby.
Ekenne Awazie scored the decisive goal in the 35th minute.
FULL RESULTS
– Akwa United FC 4-1 Niger Tornadoes
– Bendel Insurance 2-1 Kano Pillars
– Bayelsa United FC 1-1 Katsina United
– Enyimba FC 1-0 Heartland FC
– Rangers Int’l FC 3-2 Abia Warriors
– Sporting Lagos 1-0 Sunshine Stars
– Gombe United FC 1-2 Kwara United
– Rivers United 3-0 Plateau United