By BENSON EZUGWU

Rangers International FC of Enugu on Sunday defeated Bendel Insurance FC of Benin 2-0 in the Week 37 of the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL).

The match was played at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium Enugu saw Rangers scored their first goal in the 32nd minute through a free kick by Kenechukwu Agu.

The first half ended 1-0 in favour of the flying Antelopes.

The home team sealed victory in the 64th minutes through a goal scored by Ikenna Nwobodo.

By the win Rangers, with 67 points, look good to be crowned as Champions of the 2023/2024 NPFL.

In his reaction, an elated Rangers’ Coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, said: “We are the champions; we are the champions of 2023/2024 NFFL. It’s not easy to be a champion.”

2023/2024 NPFL Match Day 37 results

The following are the results of Match Day 37 fixtures played on Sunday in the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL):

Sporting Lagos FC 2-1 Enyimba international FC

Bayelsa United FC 2-1 Shooting Stars FC

Enugu Rangers International FC 2-0 Bendel Insurance FC

Abia Warriors FC 2-0 Akwa United FC

Sunshine Stars FC 2-1 Remo Stars FC

The following were matches played on Saturday:

Katsina United FC 2-0 Doma United FC

Rivers United FC 6-0 Gombe United FC

Heartland FC 1-0 Niger Tornadoes FC

Lobi Stars FC 4-3 Kwara United FC

Plateau United FC 1-1 Kano Pillars FC

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