NPFL: Rangers Reclaim Top Spot As Rivers Utd Lose In Bauchi
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Enugu Rangers overthrew Rivers United at the top of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), on Sunday after thumping Sunshine Stars 2-0 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu.
Bobby Clement netted a goal in each half as the Flying Antelopes took a huge step in ending their 32-year wait for silverware in the Nigerian top flight football.
Clement netted the opener with nine minutes left in the first half, the big man who was voted man-of-the-match completed his brace in the 49th – minute as Rangers secured top spot.
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Rivers United who were occupying the top spot before Sunday’s games lost 1-0 to fellow title chasers Wikki Tourists of Bauchi after an 80th- minute Christopher Waziri striker dropped the Stanley Eguma’s side to second place.
Coach Imama Amakapabor’s men now have 57 points, one more than second-placed Rivers United, while Wikki Tourists moved into third place with 54 points.
Plateau United managed a slim 1-0 victory over Ikorodu United to relegate the Lagos based side to the second tier division at the Rwang Pam Stadium, while Shooting Stars are still in a relegation battle, after they lost 1-0 to Warri Wolves at the Warri City Stadium.
Lobi Stars claimed a 2-1 win over IfeanyiUbah FC, champions Enyimba were held to a 0-0 draw by MFM FC and Abia Warriors posted a 2-1 win over Nasarawa United to end their six-game losing streak as Abdullahi Biffo celebrated his first victory in charge of the Ocendo Babes
