Remo Stars suffered a 2-1 defeat towards Rangers on the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, on Sunday, bringing an finish to their nine-game unbeaten run within the Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) match day 24.
Isaac Saviour broke the impasse for Rangers on the hour mark, curling a surprising free-kick into the web from 25 meters out. Kingsley Maduforo then doubled the hosts’ benefit within the forty ninth minute, ending off a well-timed help from Kenneth Igboke.
Regardless of the defeat, Remo Stars dominated massive spells of the sport, creating a number of possibilities, however Sikiru Alimi, Nduka Nworie, Ebenezer Mawuena, and Tochukwu Nnadi have been unable to transform their alternatives.
Saviour Isaac Rangers highest aim scorer this season.
The guests ultimately pulled one again deep into stoppage time by means of Harun Hadi, who capitalized on a defensive mix-up contained in the Rangers’ field. Nonetheless, within the 93rd minute, Rangers nearly sealed the win in type when Godwin Obaje struck the woodwork with a strong effort.
Saviour blasts in a surprising free-kick to double the lead, residing as much as his title by saving the crew as soon as once more!#RANREM #NPFL25#GloryDays #NeverSayDie pic.twitter.com/xKIMW7oGUB
— Rangers Worldwide FC (@Rangers_Intl) February 16, 2025
Regardless of the loss, Remo Stars stay prime of the desk with 48 factors, holding an eight-point lead over second-placed Taking pictures Stars (3SC) with 40 factors. Rangers, in the meantime, climb to 3rd place with 38 factors, simply two factors behind 3SC forward of Matchday 25.
Remo stars head coach Ogunmodede is hoping to win the membership’s first ever league title regardless of shedding to Rangers
Heartland Edge Taking pictures Stars in Owerri
On the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, Heartland secured a 2-1 victory over Taking pictures Stars.
The hosts took the lead after half-hour when Chukwuma Agor’s effort, initially heading towards aim, took a decisive deflection off a defender to beat goalkeeper Lawal.
Taking pictures Stars discovered an equalizer within the eightieth minute, as Adam Mustapha transformed from the penalty spot. Nonetheless, Heartland regained the benefit late within the sport by means of John Bassey, who was initially denied from the spot by Lawal. The referee, citing an infringement by the goalkeeper, ordered a retake, and Bassey made no mistake the second time.
Heartland, led by former Nigerian worldwide Emmanuel Amuneke, transfer to twelfth place with 32 factors, whereas Taking pictures Stars stay in second place with 40 factors, simply two factors forward of Rangers in third.
Bendel Insurance coverage Dominate Niger Tornadoes
In Benin Metropolis, Bendel Insurance coverage cruised to a cushty 3-0 victory over Niger Tornadoes.
Julius Emiloju opened the scoring within the fifth minute, giving the house aspect an early benefit. The guests’ troubles worsened simply earlier than halftime when goalkeeper Joshua Enaholo acquired a straight crimson card, forcing Tornadoes to sacrifice an outfield participant for substitute keeper Yusuf Mohammed.
Insurance coverage made their numerical benefit rely within the second half, with Uche Collins doubling the lead within the fifty fifth minute, earlier than Kayode Oke sealed the win within the 76th minute.
It was a dominant efficiency from Bendel Insurance coverage, who made gentle work of their short-handed opponents.With the win, Bendel Insurance coverage transfer as much as tenth place with 34 factors, whereas Niger Tornadoes drop to thirteenth with 31 factors.
