Enugu Rangers have returned to the top of the Nigeria Professional
Football League (NPFL), after they beat Sunshine Stars 2-0 at the Nnamdi
Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu on Sunday.
The hosts took the lead in the 8th minute, when Bobby Clement forced
the ball in. Dele Olorundare’s penalty was saved by Nana Bonsu, as
Sunshine missed an opportunity to
equalize, before Clement claimed his
double four minutes after the restart.
Imama Amapakabo’s men now have 57 points, one more than second-placed
Rivers United, who lost 1-0 to Wikki Tourists in Bauchi. The hosts
moved into third place as a result.
Rangers are now getting ever closer, to winning the NPFL title for the first time in 32 years.
Shooting Stars are still in a relegation
battle, after they lost 1-0 to Warri Wolves at the Warri City Stadium.
The Oluyole Warriors did not train all week, as they protested
non-payment of their five months salaries and bonuses.
Lobi Stars claimed a 2-1 win over IfeanyiUbah FC, champions Enyimba
were held to a 0-0 draw by MFM FC and Abia Warriors ended their six-game
losing streak with a 2-1 victory over Nasarawa United.
Ikorodu United have been relegated to the second tier, after a 1-0 defeat to Plateau
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