Rangers International of Enugu defeated Ikorodu City 2-1 on Sunday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in a Week 18 2025/2026 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match.
Godwin Obaje opened scoring in the 33rd minute with a deft touch to Kenechukwu Agu’s free-kick, beating Ikorodu goalkeeper.
Ikorodu pushed for an equaliser, but Rangers’ defence held firm, while the hosts failed to extend their advantage before half-time.
Rangers maintained pressure after the break, with Obaje, Chidiebere Nwobodo, and Agu leading attacking forays against the visitors.
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Nwobodo doubled the lead in the 75th minute, firing a direct shot past the helpless Ikorodu goalkeeper.
Ikorodu pulled one back at stoppage time, but Rangers held on to secure a 2-1 victory.
Ikorodu coach, Bright Ozebagbe, admitted missed chances cost his side.
“We did not take our chances,” Ozebagbe said.
Rangers stand-in coach, Kene Ekenedilichukwu, praised his players’ discipline: “The team played to instruction and showed gallantry.”
The victory leaves Rangers on 29 points, level with Ikorodu City after 18 league matches.
NPFL: Match Day 18 Results
El-Kanemi Warriors 3-2 Enyimba International FC
Kano Pillars FC 2-1 Plateau United FC
Enugu Rangers International FC 2-1 Ikorodu City FC
Abia Warriors FC 1-0 Warri Wolves FC
Remo Stars FC 2-3 Bendel Insurance FC
Shooting Stars FC 2-1 Niger Tornadoes FC
Wikki Tourists FC 0-0 Kun Khalifat FC
Kwara United F 2-0 Bayelsa United FC
Outstanding Match Day 18 fixtures:
Katsina United FC vs Rivers United FC to be played on Monday
Nasarawa United FC vs Barau FC on Tuesday.
