Rangers International FC claimed a famous 1-0 victory over defending champions Remo Stars in a rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 9 clash at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Olamilekan Adedayo recorded the visitors’ first shot on target from a free-kick in the 10th minute, setting the tone for an intense encounter.
Twelve minutes later, Rangers took the lead when Godwin Obaje powered home a header from Evans Ogbonda’s cross, breaking the deadlock and marking his 90th NPFL goal — his fifth of the current season.
Remo Stars fought to find a response after the break, with Chilekwu testing the goalkeeper from range in the 49th minute, but Rangers’ shot-stopper Abine George pushed the ball away strongly.
The hosts came close to levelling late in the game when Gibson found Samson, whose shot was comfortably gathered by George in the 86th minute. Moments later, Michael Ibe had a glorious opportunity to equalise with a header that went inches wide of the post in the 90th minute.
Despite the late surge, Rangers held firm to secure their first away win of the season and extend their unbeaten run to four matches, during which they have scored two goals and kept four clean sheets.
Photo Credit: Remo Stars/X
The result not only handed the Enugu-based side a morale-boosting win but also ended Remo Stars’ impressive 57-game unbeaten home streak.
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With the victory, Rangers climb to 5th on the NPFL log with 19 points after 12 games, while Remo Stars drop to 16th with 13 points.
Obaje’s lone goal also moves him joint top of the NPFL goal scorers’ chart alongside Warri Wolves forward Evwierhurhoma Igbunu, both on five goals.
Godwin Obaje Photo Credit: Rangers/X
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Rangers International will next travel to Kano to face Barau FC in Matchday 13, while Remo Stars will aim to bounce back when they visit Shooting Stars in Ibadan for the South West derby.
