Enyimba hit four as Rangers International take NPFL lead

Enyimba produced their strongest display of the young NPFL season by beating Shooting Stars 4–2, while Rangers International moved to the top of the table with a 1–0 victory over Warri Wolves.

The four rearranged Matchday 2 fixtures also included a goalless Lagos derby between Sporting Lagos and Ikorodu City, while Katsina United and Rivers United drew 1–1.

Enyimba took control against Shooting Stars at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba after Richard Ezinna finished in the seventh minute following a successful high press.

Damian Chibueze Ezeifule doubled the hosts’ lead with a long-range strike in the 29th minute, before Idris Abubakar added a third nine minutes before half-time.

Enyimba continued to dominate after the interval and extended their advantage to four when Ifeanyi Ihemekwele scored in the 49th minute.

Shooting Stars reduced the deficit through Mustapha Adams Agba’a in the 76th minute and Johnmark Aule in stoppage time, but Enyimba comfortably secured the points despite the late response.

Rangers International claimed top spot after defeating Warri Wolves 1–0 at the Southern Delta University Stadium in Ozoro.

Godwin Obaje converted a first-half penalty for the only goal of the match, giving the defending champions another important away victory.

The result lifted Rangers to the summit, while Warri Wolves could not follow up their previous league win.

There was nothing to separate Sporting Lagos and Ikorodu City in the Lagos derby at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan.

The rearranged fixture ended 0–0, with both teams taking a point after neither could break the deadlock. The result extended the wait for a first victory for both sides.

Rivers United remained second in the standings after being held to a 1–1 draw by Katsina United at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium.

The match was goalless at half-time, but the scoring began shortly after the restart. Samson Olasupo put Rivers United ahead in the 47th minute before Sani Mubarak equalised for Katsina United three minutes later.

Neither team managed to find a decisive second goal, leaving the points to be shared.

Wednesday’s results were:

– Enyimba 4–2 Shooting Stars
– Warri Wolves 0–1 Rangers International
– Sporting Lagos 0–0 Ikorodu City
– Katsina United 1–1 Rivers United

The NPFL now moves on to Matchday 7 this weekend. Rangers will aim to retain their place at the top of the table, while the remaining clubs look for valuable points during the early stages of the campaign.