angers International 2-1 Nasarawa United: Daniel Itodo scored an 84th-minute winner as the reigning champions secured all three points in Owerri after the NPFL encounter resumed this morning following a rain-induced suspension.
Rangers International FC have secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Nasarawa United in an NPFL fixture played at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri.
The match had originally commenced on Thursday but was suspended after heavy rainfall disrupted proceedings, with the score tied at 1-1 when play was stopped.
The encounter resumed on Friday morning, with both teams returning to complete the outstanding minutes of the match.
Daniel Itodo strikes late for Rangers
With the game delicately poised, Rangers found the decisive breakthrough in the 84th minute, when Daniel Itodo scored to put the champions ahead.
The late strike proved to be the difference as Rangers held on through the closing stages to claim a 2-1 victory over Nasarawa United.
The result gives the reigning champions all three points from the rain-affected fixture and provides another important boost to their campaign.
Nasarawa United fought hard after restoring parity in the encounter, but Rangers’ late attacking pressure eventually paid off.
Rain disrupts NPFL fixture
The match was initially halted on Thursday because of persistent heavy rainfall at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri.
At the time of the suspension, Rangers International and Nasarawa United were level at 1-1, with play unable to continue safely.
Following the resumption on Friday morning, both sides battled for the winning goal, and it was Rangers who eventually prevailed through Itodo’s 84th-minute strike.
Rangers maintain momentum
The victory will be particularly significant for Rangers as the champions continue their defence of the NPFL title.
For Nasarawa United, the narrow defeat means they leave Owerri without a point despite pushing the champions until the closing stages.
