NPFL: Rangers International Beat Bendel Insurance to Move Top of League Table

Rangers International have taken control of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title race after edging Bendel Insurance 1-0 in their rescheduled Matchday Nine clash at the Awka City Stadium on Wednesday.

Chidozie Iwundu emerged as the match-winner, finding the net shortly after the interval to hand the Enugu-based side a crucial victory in front of their home supporters.

The result moves Rangers to 21 points from 10 matches, putting Fidelis Ilechukwu’s men at the top of the standings.

For Bendel Insurance, the defeat represents a setback in their push for a higher league position. They remain fourth on 18 points, having played 11 matches.

Both teams will be back in action on Sunday for their Matchday 12 fixtures. Rangers are scheduled to welcome Kwara United, while Bendel Insurance will return to the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium to face Niger Tornadoes in Benin City.