By Chinedu Sabastine
Rangers International FC on Sunday recorded a convincing 2–0 victory over Nasarawa United FC at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, popularly known as The Cathedral, to move to the top of the league table.
The Flying Antelopes dominated proceedings with crisp passing and attacking intent, restricting the visitors to defensive duties as Nasarawa United struggled to contain Rangers’ relentless pressure.
The win pushed Rangers to the summit of the Nigeria Professional Football League standings with 47 points, placing them first on the NPFL ratings.
Rangers striker Godwin Obaje opened the scoring in the 20th minute of the first half, capitalising on sustained pressure from the hosts. Captain Chidiebere Nwobodo doubled the advantage eight minutes later with a well-taken effort in the 28th minute.
Both teams searched for goals in the second half, but despite Rangers’ continued dominance, no further goals were added as the encounter ended 2–0.
Reacting to the outcome, Nasarawa United coach Mangut Mbwas admitted that Rangers were the better side on the day.
“Rangers are a good team. We tried our best but the goals did not come. We missed scoring chances, but we will put in more effort to improve,” he said.
Rangers’ Technical Adviser, Fidelis Ilechukwu, also praised the visitors while expressing satisfaction with his team’s performance.
“Today we played against a very good side. We will continue to work hard to maintain our winning momentum,” he stated.
The result further strengthens Rangers’ title push as the season enters a decisive phase.
