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Part of situation: Nigeria Premier Football League title race intensifies (9 clusters)

Ikorodu City FC defeats Enugu Rangers 2-0 in NPFL upset

Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL Ikorodu City FC Enugu Rangers Aderemi Adeoye

Ikorodu City FC secured a historic 2-0 victory over defending Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Enugu Rangers International at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. The win marks the first time Ikorodu City has defeated the Rangers.

Aderemi Adeoye opened the scoring in the early minutes with a long-range free-kick. Ikechukwu Junior doubled the lead in the 63rd minute with a solo effort. Goalkeeper Michael Atata was credited with maintaining defensive discipline to secure the clean sheet.

The match was attended by former presidential candidate Peter Obi. In other NPFL action, Plateau United defeated Inter Lagos 2-0 with goals from Gideon Monday and Jibrin Ibrahim, moving them into second place in the league standings.

Entities

Aderemi Adeoye · Enugu Rangers International · Ikorodu City · Ikorodu City FC · Izuchukwu Junior · Michael Atata · Mobolaji Johnson Arena · Peter Obi · Rangers International

Sources

Ranchers Bees and Rivers United play out goalless draw in NPFL Match Round 6 [nigeriasoccernet.com]
Rivers United Target Another Win as Ranchers Bees Await in Kano. [www.sports247.ng]
Super Eagles duo prove why Eric Chelle rates them after ending Enugu Rangers curse in front of Peter Obi [www.pulsesports.ng]
NPFL: Uzoho vows to consolidate on first victory as Rivers United hold Ranchers Bees [blueprint.ng]
NPFL: Ikorodu City beat Rangers for the first time - ACLSports [www.aclsports.com]
Super Eagles invitee Adeoye shines in Ikorodu City win [punchng.com]