Former Wikki Tourist striker Godwin Obaje returned to haunt his old club with a brace as Rangers International drew 2-2 away in Bauchi in Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday six.
Klinshak Longbak put Wikki Tourist ahead on 12 minutes before Obaje levelled for Rangers with a fine header on the half-hour mark.
Jonathan Mairiga restored Wikki’s lead early in the second half, but Obaje struck again in the 78th minute, notching his 86th and 87th NPFL career goals in the same ground where he opened his league account over a decade ago.
It was almost a first away win of the season for Rangers, who had lost their opening two away matches, but they were forced to settle for a point against Abdul Maikaba’s Wikki side.
Maikaba, a former Rangers coach, guided the club to the 2023 Federation Cup final before being replaced by Fidelis Ilechukwu.
Elsewhere, Warri Wolves suffered late heartbreak as 3SC came from behind to snatch a dramatic 2-1 win in Delta.
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Igbunu Evwierhurhoma had given Wolves the lead on 52 minutes, but Qamar Adegoke equalised in the 82nd minute before Adams Agba’a struck four minutes later to seal the Oluyole Warriors’ first away victory of the campaign.
In Aba, Barau FC recorded their first-ever topflight win with a 2-1 success over fellow newcomers Kun Khalifat.
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Ebuka Nwokorie opened the scoring with a delightful chip on 14 minutes, only for Yahaya Ibrahim to respond immediately for Barau. Former Rangers midfielder Hillary Ekawu fired Barau ahead in the 65th minute, but Ibrahim grabbed his second with a late strike to seal a famous victory for the Maliya Boys.
In other centers, Nasarawa United eased to a 2-0 win over Katsina United while Enyimba International remain unbeaten as the held strong to a 1-1 draw in Lagos against Ikorodu City.
