By Leo Ezeh
Rangers International F.C. have once again climbed to the
top of Nigerian football after sealing their ninth Nigeria Premier Football
League crown with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Ikorodu City F.C. in Lagos.
The title-winning clash took place at the Mobolaji Johnson
Arena on Sunday, with Rangers showing early hunger and determination from the
opening whistle.
Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu watched his side take control midway
into the first half when Chidiebere Nwobodo calmly found the net to hand the
visitors the breakthrough.
Rangers returned from the break with even more confidence,
and Nwobodo struck again 10 minutes into the second half to double the
advantage and put the champions firmly in command.
Ikorodu City, who were chasing victory to improve their
hopes of continental football next season, refused to give up. Moses Ali pulled
one back shortly before the hour mark, raising tension inside the stadium, but
Rangers held on strongly until the final whistle.
Meanwhile, Rivers United F.C. ended the campaign in second
place after a convincing 3-0 home victory against Katsina United F.C. in Port
Harcourt.
Chijioke Mbaoma scored twice for Rivers United, while
Aniekeme Okon added the third goal to complete an impressive finish to the
season.
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