Rangers International have taken a significant step towards securing their ninth Nigeria Premier Football League crown after securing a dominant 2-0 result away to Bayelsa United. The victory, achieved at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa, saw the Flying Antelopes score in both halves to claim all three points.
Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu’s squad now sits comfortably at the top of the standings with 62 points from 36 matches, strengthening their grip on the league lead. The win was a crucial one in the title race.
Meanwhile, in Port Harcourt, Rivers United keep the pressure on the league leaders with an emphatic 3-0 triumph over Abia Warriors. Despite a frustrating opening period, the home side exploded after the interval, netting three goals to secure the victory. Wasiu Falolu broke the deadlock in the 50th minute, with Timothy Zachariah and Bello Babatunde adding further strikes for Finidi George’s team.
Elsewhere, defending champions Remo Stars suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Enyimba in Aba. Victor Mbaoma had given Remo Stars the lead in the 21st minute against his former club, but Stanley Dimgba and Chidera Michael turned the game around for the hosts to claim maximum points.
Other results from the matchday saw Barau beat El-Kanemi 3-0, Tornadoes and Kwara United play out a 2-2 draw, Kun Khalifat edge Kano Pillars 2-1, Wolves defeat Plateau United 1-0, and 3SC overcome Nasarawa United 3-2.