Rangers begin title defence with El-kanemi draw in NPFL season opener

Enugu Rangers began their title defence with a goalless draw against El-kanemi Warriors in the season opener of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.

The Flying Antelopes dominated the game but were let down by their poor marksmanship.

The game played at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium Enugu saw the visitors spurn their own chances as well in the keenly contested encounter.

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Rangers goalkeeper Japheth Opubo produced a fine save to deny El-kanemi Warriors in the second half.

Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side have recorded just one win in three competitive games this season

The remaining nine other matchday one matches of the NPFL will be played next weekend.

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