Enugu Rangers pylayers. Photo | Credit: Abiodun Adewale
Enugu Rangers have won the Nigeria Premier Football League for the ninth time after a dramatic final day 2-1 victory over Ikorodu City in Lagos on Sunday, while Remo Stars were relegated after failing to beat Bendel Insurance in Benin City, The PUNCH reports.
The Flying Antelopes went into the decisive fixture knowing only a win would guarantee the championship, with intense pressure also coming from challengers Rivers United, who were in action simultaneously in Port Harcourt on the final day.
Despite the tension, Rangers responded with a composed and clinical performance, taking control through Chidiebere Nwobodo, who struck twice in the 30th and 52nd minutes to put the visitors in command in Lagos.
Ikorodu City, who had been strong at home throughout the season, reduced the deficit through Moses Ali in the 58th minute, setting up a tense finale.
