NPFL: Enyimba's Away Struggles Continue as Rangers Maintain League Leadership

Posted : 09 November 2026

Enyimba's disappointing away form in the 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season continued on Sunday after the nine-time champions suffered another defeat against Ranchers Bees.

The Aba-based club travelled to face Ranchers Bees hoping to secure its first away victory of the campaign. However, Emmanuel Deutsch's men were unable to end their poor run as Chiedozie Okorie scored the only goal to hand the hosts a 1-0 victory.

The result extended Enyimba's winless away run to five matches. Their only point on the road this season came from a draw against Kano Pillars on Matchday Six.

The defeat also marked Enyimba's seventh loss of the campaign, leaving the former African champions with 12 points from 11 matches. They remain 16th on the league table, just above the relegation places.

For Ranchers Bees, the victory provided a much-needed boost as they ended their six-match winless run and collected three valuable points.

Rangers strengthen grip on NPFL summit

Meanwhile, Enugu Rangers maintained their position at the top of the NPFL standings after securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Kwara United in Awka.

Victor Chimezie scored the decisive goal to give Fidelis Ilechukwu's side another important victory in their title campaign.

The Flying Antelopes now have 24 points, with a game in hand, strengthening their position at the summit as the competition progresses.

Bendel Insurance also returned to winning ways following their midweek defeat to Rangers. The Benin-based side defeated Niger Tornadoes 2-1 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium to move into second position with 21 points.

Other Matchday results

Elsewhere, Abia Warriors and Doma United played out a 2-2 draw in Aba, while Barau FC secured a 1-0 victory over Shooting Stars, extending the Ibadan club's disappointing away form.

Nasarawa United recorded an impressive 3-1 win against Plateau United, while Warri Wolves and Katsina United shared the points after a 1-1 draw.

Attention will now turn to Tuesday's encounter between Rivers United and Sporting Lagos at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan.

Rivers United, who remain among the title contenders, will be looking to secure maximum points and reduce the gap between themselves and league leaders Rangers.

With several clubs competing for positions at the top and others battling to escape the relegation zone, the NPFL title race and survival battle continue to gather momentum.

NPFL: Enyimba's Away Struggles Continue as Rangers Maintain League Leadership

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