By Goodness Ndukuba, Enugu on November 7, 2023
Enugu Rangers defeated Heartland 2-0 in the Oriental derby of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) played at Awka City Stadium on Sunday night.
The Flying Antelopes reclaimed the top spot on the Nigeria Premier Football League table following the win.
With the victory, Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side top the standings with goal difference having the same 13 points from seven games with Shooting Stars of Ibadan.
Kazeem Ogunleye and Kenneth Ogboke were the goal scorers for Rangers.
At the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, Shooting Stars thrashed Niger Tornadoes 4-1.
Ayobami Adekunle gave the home team the lead in the 17th minute, while Chidiebere Ernest equalised for Heartland 10 minutes before the break.
Samuel Bamidele, Gbologade Adelowo, and Kareem Ayinde scored the other goals for Shooting Stars.
FULL RESULTS
Abia warriors 2-1 Katsina Utd
Akwa Utd 0-0 Plateau Utd
Bendel 1-0 Remo stars
Rangers 2-0 Heartland
Enyimba 1-0 Kwara Utd
Rivers Utd 1-1 Sunshine stars
Shooting Star 4-1 Niger Tornadoes
Gombe Utd 0-3 Doma Utd
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Source Daily Sports Nigeria
Posted November 7, 2023
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