NPFL: Rangers, Abia Warriors, Inter Lagos Secure Away Wins
On Matchday Four of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), defending champions Rangers, Abia Warriors, and Inter Lagos achieved notable away victories in their respective matches.Inter Lagos stunned nine-time champions Enyimba 1-0 in Aba, with Ezekiel Moses scoring the decisive goal in the 18th minute.
Rangers emerged victorious in the Oriental derby against Kun Khalifat FC at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri. Preye Seikorowei, Ayuba Umar, Temitope Folarin, and Waheed Adebayo scored for Rangers, while Chimobi Igwilo netted twice for Kun Khalifat FC.
Abia Warriors secured their first win of the season, defeating Sporting Lagos 2-0 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan. Ikoi Etta and Emeka Obioma scored the goals for Imama Amapakabo's side.
The away wins by Rangers, Abia Warriors, and Inter Lagos highlight their progress in the NPFL competition during Matchday Four.
Match Results:
- Inter Lagos vs Enyimba: Inter Lagos won 1-0
- Rangers vs Kun Khalifat FC: Rangers won 4-2
- Abia Warriors vs Sporting Lagos: Abia Warriors won 2-0
Match Highlights:
- In the match between Rangers and Kun Khalifat FC, Preye Seikorowei opened the scoring for Rangers in the Oriental derby.
- Abia Warriors claimed their first win of the season, defeating Sporting Lagos 2-0, with goals from Ikoi Etta and Emeka Obioma.
- Inter Lagos secured a hard-fought victory over Enyimba, with Ezekiel Moses netting the winning goal.
Team Standings:
- Rangers move up to fourth place in the NPFL standings after their win against Kun Khalifat FC.
- Inter Lagos leapfrog Enyimba to occupy the 12th spot in the league table after their victory over Enyimba.
- Abia Warriors secured their first points of the season, moving up to 19th in the NPFL standings following their win against Sporting Lagos.
Coach Imama Amakpem's Abia Warriors
- Coach Imama Amakpem's Abia Warriors claimed their first points of the season, defeating Sporting Lagos 2-0.
Inter Lagos' victory against Enyimba
- Inter Lagos defeated Enyimba 1-0, with Ezekiel Moses netting the winning goal.
Rangers' triumph over Kun Khalifat FC
- Rangers moved to fourth place in the NPFL standings after their victory over Kun Khalifat FC, 4-2.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
