Enugu Rangers have moved to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League standings following a 2-nil win over Nasarawa United at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu. Rangers climbed to 47 points, edging ahead of Rivers United, who sit second with 46 points and have three games in hand. The title race remains tightly contested with several clubs still in the hunt.
In other matches across the weekend, Bendel Insurance produced one of the standout performances, thrashing Ikorodu City 4-0. Alex Oweilayefa scored three goals for Insurance, with Wisdom Udom adding another. The win lifts Insurance into sixth place on the league table, highlighting their improving form.
Meanwhile, a goalless draw between Niger Tornadoes and Warri Wolves added to the mixed results of the round. The equality on the day means both sides remain mid-table and battling for valuable points as the season progresses.
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As the league enters a crucial phase, every result is likely to influence the final standings. Rangers’ leadership position and Insurance’s emphatic win underline a competitive NPFL season with several clubs vying for honours and continental qualification.
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