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

Source Daily Sports Nigeria

Posted November 7, 2023

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