Rangers edge Ikorodu City 2-1 in Enugu
Rangers International of Enugu defeated Ikorodu City 2-1 on Sunday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in a Week 18 NPFL match.
Godwin Obaje opened the scoring in the 33rd minute, applying a deft touch to Kenechukwu Agu’s free-kick to beat the Ikorodu goalkeeper.
Ikorodu pushed for an equaliser, but Rangers’ defence held firm, while the hosts failed to extend their advantage before half-time.
Rangers maintained pressure after the break, with Obaje, Chidiebere Nwobodo, and Agu leading attacking forays against the visitors.
Nwobodo doubled the lead in the 75th minute, firing a direct shot past the helpless Ikorodu goalkeeper.
Ikorodu pulled one back at stoppage time, but Rangers held on to secure a 2-1 victory.
Ikorodu coach, Bright Ozebagbe, admitted that missed chances cost his side.
“We did not take our chances,” he said.
Rangers’ stand-in coach, Rangers praised his players’ discipline.
“The team played to instructions and showed gallantry,” he said.
The victory leaves Rangers on 29 points, level with Ikorodu City after 18 league matches.
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