Victor Chimezie’s first half goal kept the Flying Antelopes on top, while Bendel Insurance won a late thriller against Niger Tornadoes and Abia Warriors drew 2-2 with Doma United.
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Rangers International stayed at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table after a narrow 1-0 win over Kwara United in Awka on Sunday, November 8. The result took the Flying Antelopes to 24 points from 11 matches.
Victor Chimezie scored the only goal five minutes before half time. Kwara had to play without midfielder Issa Gata, who was ruled out with a knock picked up in training, and they were unable to find an equaliser in the second half.
Bendel Insurance climbed to second place after a dramatic 2-1 win over Niger Tornadoes at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. Aliyu Mohammed put the visitors ahead from the penalty spot nine minutes before the break.
Jonathan Mairiga levelled for Insurance in added time at the end of the first half, and John Taiwo scored the winner deep into stoppage time. It was a welcome result for Bendel, who have been in the news this week after protesting Rangers’ win over them on Wednesday.
Enyimba were less fortunate. The former champions lost 1-0 to Ranchers Bees, with Chiedozie Jude Okorie scoring the only goal three minutes before half time. The report’s wording is confusing about which team Okorie played for, but the full time results list Ranchers 1-0 Enyimba.
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Other Matchday 12 Results
Abia Warriors and Doma United drew 2-2 in an entertaining game in Aba. Tijani Azeez gave Doma the lead after five minutes, and Emeka Obioma equalised for the hosts in the 37th.
Samuel Akpan put Doma back in front in the 69th minute, but Obioma completed his brace ten minutes later to make sure both sides shared the points.
Elsewhere, Barau FC beat Shooting Stars 1-0, Nasarawa United won 3-1 against Plateau United, and Warri Wolves and Katsina United drew 1-1. Ikorodu City face Inter Lagos on Monday, November 9, while Rivers United’s game against Sporting Lagos has been postponed indefinitely. Fans who like to forecast results can try the Super9ja NPFL game alongside the next fixtures.
What It Means
Rangers have shown they can win tight games. Chimezie’s goal was enough in Awka, and with Bendel’s protest still waiting for a decision, the champions will want to keep collecting points on the pitch.
The picture at the bottom is just as interesting. A win for Ranchers Bees gives them hope in the relegation fight, while Enyimba, who beat Kun Khalifat only a week ago, were reminded how quickly the table can turn.
Seven matches kicked off at 4pm on Sunday, and the results showed how competitive the league has become. New Bet9ja users can look at Bet9ja’s YOHAIG round-up bonus as they follow the next round.
📌 Did You Know?
- Rangers have 24 points from 11 matches after Sunday’s win.
- Bendel Insurance’s winner against Niger Tornadoes came deep into stoppage time, through John Taiwo.
- Abia Warriors’ Emeka Obioma scored twice in the 2-2 draw with Doma United.
- Seven NPFL games were played at 4pm on Sunday, November 8.
- Rivers United’s game against Sporting Lagos has been postponed indefinitely.
