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Rangers International remains top of NPFL after Barau FC draw
Defending champions Rangers International maintained their lead at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following a 2-2 draw against Barau FC. After Ifeanyi Okechukwu gave Rangers the lead before halftime, Barau FC responded with two second-half penalties from Joseph Atule and Aliyu Sugau. Chidiebere Nwobodo secured a point for Rangers with a stoppage-time equalizer.
Rivers United also preserved their unbeaten start to the season, playing to a 0-0 draw against Abia Warriors. In other match results, Plateau United recorded a significant 4-0 victory over Kano Pillars, ending the latter's unbeaten streak. Nasarawa United defeated Doma United 2-0, while Sporting Lagos secured a 2-1 win over Bendel Insurance. Kun Khalifat also earned a 2-0 victory against Shooting Stars.
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Barau FC · Nigeria Premier Football League · Plateau United · Rangers International · Rivers United
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Rivers United maintained an unbeaten start to the season with a 0-0 draw against Abia Warriors. nigeriafootball.ng · www.completesports.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Plateau United defeated Kano Pillars 4-0, ending the latter's unbeaten run. nigeriafootball.ng · www.completesports.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Kun Khalifat won 2-0 against Shooting Stars. nigeriafootball.ng · www.completesports.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Joseph Atule and Aliyu Sugau scored penalties for Barau FC to briefly take the lead against Rangers. nigeriafootball.ng · www.completesports.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sporting Lagos defeated Bendel Insurance 2-1. nigeriafootball.ng · www.completesports.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Nasarawa United defeated Doma United 2-0. nigeriafootball.ng · www.completesports.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Rangers International maintained their position at the top of the NPFL table following a 2-2 draw with Barau FC. nigeriafootball.ng · www.completesports.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Chidiebere Nwobodo scored a stoppage-time equalizer for Rangers to secure a draw. nigeriafootball.ng · www.completesports.com