It was a thrilling midweek showdown in the Nigeria Premier Football League as Rangers International FC and Kano Pillars FC recorded crucial home victories in their rescheduled Matchday 6 fixtures.
In Enugu, the Flying Antelopes maintained their fine form with a 2-0 win over Abia Warriors FC in an intense Oriental Derby.
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Chigozie Iwundu broke the deadlock in the 15th minute, finishing off a swift attacking move. Seventeen minutes later, Godwin Obaje doubled the advantage with a clinical strike from Evans Ogbonda’s assist for his 4th goal of the season.
The result keeps Rangers firmly in the race for the top spot as their momentum continues to build under the lights at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium.
In Kano, Rabiu Ali proved yet again why he remains a club legend, netting the decisive goal in the 22nd minute as Kano Pillars FC edged Kwara United FC 1-0.
The experienced midfielder’s effort was enough to secure all three points for the Sai Masu Gida, delighting the home fans in a tightly contested fixture.
With both clubs now gaining rhythm and consistency, attention turns to Matchday 8, where maintaining this winning momentum will be crucial in shaping their early-season ambitions.
