Enyimba International have narrowed the gap between them an Enugu Rangers to just three points after they emerged victorious in the Oriental Derby; beating the Flying Antelopes 3-1 on Sunday in Aba.
Despite the derby defeat, Enugu Rangers are still top of the NPFL Group A with 31 points from 17 games, while Enyimba are now a close second with just three points less. The Olukoya Boys had gone five games without a win before getting it right against the Garden City team in Sunday’s Matchday 17 fixture.
Lobi Stars got the only away point in the Matchday 17 fixtures played on Sunday as they forced Kwara United to a barren draw in Ilorin.
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