NPFL: Rangers International continue fine form to move top

Published on: 24 March 2024

Rangers International have moved top of the Nigeria Premier Football League after their win away from home against struggling, Heartland FC on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The Flying Antelope continued their fine form to beat the Naze Millionaires 2-1 at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba courtesy of goals from Ifeanyi Onyebuchi and Kalu Nweke.

Onyebuchi opened score with a thunderous header on 37 minute as the the visitors head into the dressing room with the lead.

Nweke doubled the lead 9 minutes after the restart of the game with a powerful strike.

Chukwuebuka Ogbonna pulled one back for the hosts, but it only proved a consolation at the end as the encouounter ended 2-1.

With the win, Rangers extend their unbeaten run to 9 and move top of the league standings with 48 points, a point better than Lobi Stars.

 

B y Uche Dozie

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