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Rangers moved closer to winning a ninth Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title following a 2-0 away win over Bayelsa United at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa.
The Flying Antelopes scored in each half to seal the crucial victory.
Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side maintained top spot on the standings with 62 points from 36 matches.
In Port Harcourt, Rivers United kept pressure on Rangers with a 3-0 victory over Abia Warriors.
The hosts were frustrated in the first half, but scored all three goals after the break.
Wasiu Falolu put Rivers United ahead in the 50th minute.
Timothy Zachariah and Bello Babatunde scored the other goals for Finidi George’s side.
Holders Remo Stars went down 2-1 to Enyimba in Aba.
Former Enyimba striker Victor Mbaoma gave Remo Stars the lead in the 21st minute.
Stanley Dimgba and Chidera Michael scored for Enyimba to claim maximum points.
Full Results
Barau 3-0 El-Kanemi
Tornadoes 2-2 Kwara Utd
Enyimba 2-1 Remo Stars
Bayelsa Utd 0-2 Rangers
Rivers Utd 3-0 Abia Warriors
Kun Khalifat 2-1 Kano Pillars
Wolves 1-0 Plateau Utd
3SC 3-2 Nasarawa Utd.
NPFL: Rangers maintain top spot, Rivers United floor Abia Warriors
