December 08, (THEWILL) – On Sunday, Enugu Rangers emerged victorious in their Nigeria Professional Football League Round 16 encounter against Rivers United, winning 1-0 at their home stadium.
The match saw Enugu Rangers demonstrate their home advantage, exhibiting their flair in front of their supporters.
Collins Ugwueze netted the winning goal in the 16th minute, a goal that proved to be the decisive factor in giving all three points to the hosts.
Rivers United, currently ranked second in the league this season, struggled to find their footing against the determined defence marshaled by their hosts.
Despite having scored three goals in their last five matches, they were unable to breach the Rangers’ defensive line.
The visitors, who have been previously undefeated in four consecutive matches, will need to regroup and refocus for their upcoming fixtures.
With this narrow victory, Rangers continue their push for a strong finish in the NPFL season with enough potential to challenge for the title.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
