Rangers moved back to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League table with a 2-1 comeback victory over rivals Enyimba at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu on Sunday. Enyimba opened the scoring in the 46th minute through Wonah Williams, but Chidozie Iwundu equalised for the hosts in the 61st minute. Ifeanyi Onyebuchi scored the winner just seven minutes later, in the 68th minute, securing all three points for the Flying Antelopes. The win puts Rangers back in pole position with three matches remaining in the season.
Defenders Iwundu and Onyebuchi found the net in the absence of top scorer Godwin Obaje, who failed to score for the eighth-time champions once again. Head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu praised the team's preparation and mindset ahead of the derby clash. He stressed the importance of having multiple goal threats across the squad, noting that players from all positions must be ready to contribute. Ilechukwu also urged his team to remain humble as they push for their ninth NPFL title. Rangers are set to face Bayelsa United at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa in their next fixture.
Rangers won, but it was defenders—not their top scorer—filling the net while Obaje remained off the scoresheet again. This victory exposes growing reliance on non-strikers for goals at a critical stage of the title race. With Obaje yet to find form, the strain on other players to deliver goals could intensify. If the attack doesn't ignite soon, Rangers' title charge may hinge too heavily on defensive contributions.
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