Rangers International of Enugu delivered a commanding performance on Saturday, April 19, 2025, defeating Lobi Stars 4-2 in a high-octane Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday 34 showdown at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium.

The clash, which featured six goals and plenty of end-to-end action, kept fans on the edge of their seats as the Flying Antelopes stamped their authority early and held off a spirited Lobi fightback. Watch the match here.

Early dominance pays off for Rangers

The visitors wasted no time asserting themselves, with Williams Wonah firing home in the 15th minute to open the scoring. Rangers maintained their attacking pressure, and were rewarded again in the 32nd minute when Godwin Obaje doubled their lead with a clinical finish.

Despite trailing by two goals, Lobi Stars responded swiftly, pulling one back just eight minutes later to spark hope among the home supporters.



Second half drama and resilience

The tempo remained high after the restart, and Rangers regained their cushion in the 53rd minute through Isaac Saviour. Lobi Stars again showed character, narrowing the margin to 3-2 in the 57th minute to set up a tense finale.

However, Obaje wasn’t done yet—he struck again in the 61st minute to complete his brace and snuff out any comeback hopes for the hosts.

Post-match reactions and league impact

Rangers' stand-in coach, Ekeh Ekenedilichukwu, who deputized for Technical Adviser Fidelis Ilechukwu, praised the team’s effort after the game.

"It was a good game, and we had the result we worked for. Thanks be to God," Ekeh said. "We’ll keep working on our weak points as we aim to end the season on a strong note."

The victory sees Rangers climb to 5th place on the NPFL table, having garnered 49 points from 34 matches. Their next test comes against fierce rivals Enyimba in a matchday 35 fixture that promises further fireworks in the race for top positions.

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