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Enugu Rangers' shocking 4-3 defeat at the hands of Katsina United means the NPFL title race has been blown open.
The Nigeria Premier Football League title race has taken a dramatic turn after seven-time champions Enugu Rangers fell to a thrilling 4-3 defeat against Katsina United on Matchday 29.
Enugu Rangers suffered a surprise 4-3 defeat away to Katsina United, relinquishing their hold on top of the Nigeria Premier Football League table.
A Goal-Fest in Katsina
Football lovers were treated to a goal-fest at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina. The match saw all four goals scored in the opening 20 minutes.
Katsina raced into an early lead through Azeez Falolu in the 4th minute, but Godwin Obaje equalized for Rangers just six minutes later.
Michael Ibe restored the lead for the home side in the 16th minute, only for Saviour Godwin to level again two minutes later.
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00:17 - 28.03.2024
NPFL: Watch the 16-pass Guardiola-move Remo Stars used to sink Benin Arsenal
Olamilekan Adebayo and Remo Stars displayed a patient build-up play to sink Bendel Insurance in the NPFL.
Ibe completed his brace on the stroke of halftime, and Andrew Idoko extended Katsina's lead further after the break.
Joel Odoh pulled one back for Rangers in the 81st minute, but it wasn't enough to salvage a point.
Lobi Stars Keep Up the Pressure
Meanwhile, in Lafia, Danbani Alao's solitary goal in the 58th minute secured a 1-0 victory for Lobi Stars against Enyimba.
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11:49 - 27.03.2024
Enyimba's Finidi George highlights NPFL stint as key to Super Eagles ambitions
Finidi George believes his time at NPFL giants Enyimba has prepped for the Super Eagles managerial role.
This win keeps them hot on the heels of Rangers in second place.
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20:06 - 24.03.2024
NPFL: Sani-led Akwa deny Plateau Boys peace with massive victory in Jos
Akwa United handed Plateau United a first defeat of the season at home in the NPFL after a brilliant victory.
Niger Tornadoes Maintain Scoring Prowess
Niger Tornadoes continued their impressive goalscoring form with a convincing 5-0 victory over relegation-threatened Gombe United in Kaduna.
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18:08 - 24.03.2024
NPFL title race heats up as Oriental knockout lifts Rangers over stumbling Lobi
Enugu Rangers have replaced Lobi Stars as the new leaders in the NPFL table.
Other Matchday Highlights
Heartland ended their four-match winless streak with a 3-1 victory over Sporting Lagos in Owerri.
Kwara United needed a late penalty from Isiah Ejeh to salvage a 1-1 draw against Bendel Insurance, who had taken the lead through Meyiwa Oritseweyinmi in the first half.
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13:44 - 30.03.2024
He's big enough and scoring goals - Rangers legend backs Super Eagles striker Dessers to become Ibrox icon
Nigeria's Cyriel Dessers has not convinced many at Rangers despite contributing over 20 goals across competitions.
Tunde Adeniji marked his return to Sunshine Stars with a goal, but it only secured a 1-1 draw against visiting Bayelsa United.
The result extends Bayelsa United's winless run to three matches, while Sunshine Stars remain without a win in their last three outings.
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