Rangers International FC of Enugu on Sunday defeated Bendel Insurance FC of Benin 2-0 in the Week 37 encounter of the Nigerian Premier Football League.
The match, played at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, saw Rangers score their first goal in the 32nd minute.
This was through a free kick by Kenechukwu Agu.
The first half ended 1-0 in favour of the Flying Antelopes.
The home team sealed victory in the 64th minute through a goal scored by Ikenna Nwobodo.
By the win Rangers, with 67 points, look good to be crowned as champions of the 2023/2024 NPFL.
In his reaction, an elated Rangers’ Coach, Fidelis Illechukwu, said: “We are the champions.
“We are the champions of 2023/2024 NFFL.
“It’s not easy to be a champion.”
2023/2024 NPFL Match Day 37 results
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Bayelsa United FC 2-1 Shooting Stars FC
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Enugu Rangers International FC 2-0 Bendel Insurance FC
Abia Warriors FC 2-0 Akwa United FC
Sunshine Stars FC 2-1 Remo Stars FC
The following were matches played on Saturday:
Katsina United FC 2-0 Doma United FC
Rivers United FC 6-0 Gombe United FC
Heartland FC 1-0 Niger Tornadoes FC
Lobi Stars FC 4-3 Kwara United FC
Plateau United FC 1-1 Kano Pillars FC.
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