NPFL: RANGERS, BARAU, NASARAWA UNITED SHINE AS ENYIMBA SUFFER DEFEAT!

Rangers International, Barau FC and Nasarawa United secured important home victories in Sunday’s Nigeria Premier Football League fixtures, while Doma United and Abia Warriors played out an entertaining 2-2 draw.

At the Sani Abacha Stadium, Barau FC edged Shooting Stars 1-0, with an own goal by Olakunle Akala in the ninth minute proving decisive.

Rangers International also recorded a narrow 1-0 victory over Kwara United, courtesy of Victor Chimezie’s 40th-minute strike. Meanwhile, Ranchers Bees defeated former champions Enyimba by the same scoreline, with Chiedozie Jude Okorie scoring in the 42nd minute.

Nasarawa United produced one of the day’s most impressive performances, beating Plateau United 3-1. Nenrot Silas opened the scoring in the 11th minute before Danbani struck twice in the 63rd and 67th minutes. Jofrank Istifanus scored a late consolation for Plateau United.

In another entertaining encounter, Abia Warriors and Doma United shared four goals. Tijjani Azeez gave Doma the lead in the fifth minute before Emeka Obioma equalised in the 37th minute. Samuel Akpan restored Doma’s advantage in the 69th minute, but Obioma completed his brace ten minutes later to secure a 2-2 draw.