Rangers International secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Bendel Insurance in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) 27 encounter, thanks to a second-half strike from Chidozie Iwundu.
The Flying Antelopes claimed all three points after producing a determined performance against the Benin Arsenal in an entertaining contest.
The decisive moment arrived just two minutes after the restart when Iwundu found the back of the net in the 47th minute to hand Rangers the advantage.
The goal proved to be the difference between both sides as Rangers held on to their slender lead until the final whistle.
Bendel Insurance pushed for an equaliser but could not find a breakthrough, leaving Rangers to celebrate an important home victory.
The result represents a significant boost for Rangers as they continue their campaign in the 2026/2027 NPFL season.
For Bendel Insurance, the defeat is a setback in their quest to secure valuable points and maintain consistency in the league.
Rangers’ victory further intensifies the competition in the NPFL 27 title race, with every point becoming increasingly important as the season progresses.
