Rangers International of Enugu played out a 1-1
draw with Lobi Stars of Makurdi in their rescheduled Nigeria Professional
Football League game at Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium on Wednesday.
Rangers returned to Cathedral after a back to back away win over
Katsina United and Sunshine Stars of Akure and hope to continue their winning
streak.
The game started with the home side dominating the game and should have
taken the lead in the 14th minutes as Michael Uchebo robs Monsuru Bashiru off
the ball and comes face to face with Ospino who keeps out his effort.
The Flying Antelopes continued their dominance as Pascal Seka was put
through on goal but a moment of hesitation by the Ivorian allows Solomon Kwambe
ghost behind him to make a superb block to end the first half.
Three minutes after the break, Rangers Ifeanyi Egwim makes his first
appearance at The Cathedral for the first time since October 2, 2016. He
replaces Michael Uchebo.
Lobi Stars had chance to go in front in the 52nd as Michael Stephen
beats Oladuntoye down the left and cuts back for Dare Ojo whose first time
effort flies inches wide of the top corner.
Rangers finally took the lead in the 61st minutes after referee points
to the spot following Kelly Kester’s challenge on his former Sharks teammate
Ibrahim Ajani and Godwin Aguda makes no mistake, as he sent Ospino Egbe the
wrong way.
Rangers almost doubled their lead with fifteen minutes remaining, Nana
Bonsu’s long kick causes chaos in the Lobi box. Godwin Aguda applies the final
effort which Egbe saves at his near post.
Lobi Stars finally levelled the scores on the dot of 90 minutes, Solomon
Kwambe curls home a peach of a free kick from 25 yards. The ball goes in off
the underside of the cross bar and left Nana Bonsu stranded.
There was still a finally chance for Rangers to snatch a late win in
93rd minutes, ifeanyi Egwim latches onto Seka Pascal’s flick but his
right-footed effort which beat the goalkeeper narrowly, agonisingly goes wide.
Following the draw, Rangers extends their lead on the log of Group A to
four points over second placed Enyimba who are on 24 points.
Lobi Stars remains in fourth position with 22 points, 2 points behind
third place MFM FC.
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