Rangers Triumph Over Nasarawa United in Season Opener
Defending champions Rangers achieved their first victory of the season by edging past Nasarawa United 2-1 at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri. The match, originally scheduled for Thursday, was interrupted in the 63rd minute due to heavy rain and resumed on Friday morning.
Nasarawa United initially took the lead with a goal from Sunday Dapman in the 39th minute. However, Rangers quickly responded, with Chidozie Iwundu equalizing just two minutes later.
The decisive moment came when Daniel Itodo scored the winning goal for Rangers eight minutes before the end of the match. With this win, Rangers moved to eighth place in the league standings with four points from two matches, while Nasarawa United fell to 14th position with three points from three games.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Daily Post. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Daily Post
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
Rangers Offer Free Buses for Fans to Nasarawa United Match
Rangers Open NPFL Title Defense with Draw Against Katsina
Nasarawa United's Mangut Optimistic After Recent Victory
Rangers International and Enyimba Prepare for NPFL Midweek Matches
Rangers Clinch NPFL Pre-Season Tournament Title
Home Teams Shine on NPFL Season Opening Day
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
