Rangers International Football Club of Enugu played to a 0-0 draw against Barau FC at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Sunday. The match, part of Matchday 26 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), saw the home side unable to convert their possession into goals. Barau FC, newly promoted and sitting lower on the table, defended resolutely throughout the match. Rangers' best chance came in the first half when midfielder Ibrahim Rabiu's long-range effort was tipped over the crossbar by Barau goalkeeper Aminu Hassan. Despite the missed opportunities, the Flying Antelopes remain atop the NPFL standings with 55 points from 26 games. Barau FC's disciplined performance earned them a valuable point on the road, leaving them with 28 points in 15th place.
Rangers dropping points at home is becoming a pattern, and that could cost them the title race in the final stretch. With only 55 points after 26 matches, their lead is narrower than expected for a dominant side. Barau FC's defensive resilience shows that even lower-table teams can disrupt top clubs with organisation and focus. For Nigerian football fans, this draw underscores how competitive the NPFL has become this season.
