Enugu Rangers secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Bendel Insurance in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 9 encounter on Wednesday evening, reports www.totorinews.com.
The victory earned the Flying Antelopes maximum points as they continued their push for a strong finish in the league.
Rangers dominated possession in the opening exchanges but could not find a breakthrough before the interval, with both teams going into the break at 0–0.
The hosts eventually broke the deadlock three minutes after the restart when Chidozie Iwundu found the back of the net in the 48th minute to put Rangers ahead.
Bendel Insurance attempted to respond, enjoying more possession, but Rangers held firm to protect their advantage until the final whistle.
The victory was secured at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, giving Rangers an important three points in their NPFL campaign.
Match statistics:
* Half-time: Rangers 0–0 Bendel Insurance
* Full-time: Rangers 1–0 Bendel Insurance
* Goal: Chidozie Iwundu (48′)
* Possession: Rangers 43% – 57% Bendel Insurance
* Shots: 13 each
* Corners: Rangers 7 – 1 Bendel Insurance
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