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NPFL: Shooting Stars End Rangers unbeaten streak in Enugu, 0 – 1

   BY SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT
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Rangers International Football club of Enugu impressive 10-match unbeaten run in the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) came to an end on Sunday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu as they were beaten 1-0 at home by Shooting Stars on Match day 18.
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The defeat saw the Flying Antelopes drop to 4th place in the league standings with 28 points, while Shooting Stars surged ahead into 3rd with 30 points.
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The match’s only goal came in the 27th minute when Ikouwem Utin, the former U-20 international left-back, capitalized on a lapse in concentration from Rangers’ defense to score.
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Despite dominating possession in the second half, Rangers were unable to break down a resolute Shooting Stars defense, with substitute Kingsley Maduforo coming closest but missing a clear chance.
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The NPFL champions’ frustrations deepened in 85th minute when center-back Ikenna Stephen blasted his teams penalty kick over the bar, ensuring that Rangers’ unbeaten streak came to an end with a frustrating 1-0 defeat.
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Shooting Stars, on the other hand, secured their second consecutive away win in the NPFL for the first time since at least the 1997 season. The victory lifted them into 3rd place, and the team will now look to build on this result as they continue their push up the league table.
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Additional reports from theathletic.com.ng

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Jude Ossai (JP) a veteran journalist is a National Diploma holder in Mass Communication from Ogwashi-Uku Polytechnic Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State. He also studied at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Enugu and Imo State University, Owerri for his first and second degrees in Mass Communication, respectively. He writes extensively on politics, crime, corruption, climate change, healthcare, human rights, social justice, among others.
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Jude Ossai (JP) a veteran journalist is a National Diploma holder in Mass Communication from Ogwashi-Uku Polytechnic Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State. He also studied at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Enugu and Imo State University, Owerri for his first and second degrees in Mass Communication, respectively. He writes extensively on politics, crime, corruption, climate change, healthcare, human rights, social justice, among others.
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