For the first time since they won the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) in 2017, Enugu Rangers have climbed to the top of the league’s ladder.
For the first time since they won the Nigerian Premier Football League in 2017, Enugu Rangers have climbed to the top of the league’s ladder.
The Flying Antelopes recorded a 2-1 away win over Heartland of Owerri to reach 48 points, which is enough to take them over second-placed Lobi Stars , who could only manage a 1-1 draw with Bayelsa United in Lafia. However, the shocking result of the week happened in Jos where Akwa United beat homers, Plateau United, 2-1, with Gerome Heotchou and Sani Suleiman the heroes for the Uyo-based team.
In other matches, Kwara United defeated Enyimba 2-1 in Ilorin, Katsina United also beat Abia Warriors 2-1, Doma United was held to a 1-1 draw by Gombe United, while Kano Pillars beat Sporting Lagos 1-0.Before flagging, please keep in mind that Disqus does not moderate communities. Your username will be shown to the moderator, so you should only flag this comment for one of the reasons listed above.
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