Apr 27

Apr 27 Enyimba Edge Rangers in Fiery Oriental Derby as NPFL Week Heats Up

Enyimba FC delivered a statement performance on Sunday, defeating defending champions Rangers International 2-1 in a thrilling Oriental Derby at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.

Goals from Innocent Gabriel and Ekenne Awazie in the first half gave the visitors a comfortable lead before Chiedozie Okorie pulled one back for Rangers in the 66th minute.
The win is a massive boost for Enyimba’s push towards a continental ticket, showing once again why they remain a powerhouse in Nigerian football.

🏆 Elsewhere Across the League...

Abia Warriors climbed back to third position after a commanding 3-1 win over Shooting Stars (3SC), with goals from Adejoh Ojonugwa, Anthony Ijoma, and Sunday Megwo.
Nasarawa United edged past Heartland FC 1-0 at the Lafia City Stadium, thanks to Anas Yusuf’s 15th goal of the season — a player who is quietly becoming one of the league’s top sensations.
Kwara United were ruthless in Ilorin, thrashing Lobi Stars 4-0 with a Junior Aimufua brace leading the charge, alongside strikes from Wasiu Alalade and Adeshina Gata.
Plateau United secured a 2-1 win over Bendel Insurance with Sadiq Adams netting a brilliant brace before Stanley Okoroma grabbed a late consolation for Insurance.
Akwa United, fighting to avoid relegation, came from behind to beat Ikorodu City 2-1 in Uyo, thanks to goals from Uche Sabastine and Osoba Kabir.
Sunshine Stars and Bayelsa United also grabbed crucial victories over Katsina United and El-Kanemi Warriors respectively.

💬 Opinion: NPFL Continues to Thrill — But Consistency Will Separate the Best from the Rest

The latest round of NPFL action proves once again that home advantage is no longer a guarantee of victory. Teams like Enyimba and Kwara United are showing grit and ambition, but as the season edges closer to its climax, consistency and mental toughness will be the real difference makers.

Can Enyimba maintain their charge? Can Rangers bounce back? The next few weeks promise drama. Nigerian football never disappoints.

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