Enugu Rangers pipped Southeastern rivals Enyimba by the odd goal in a pre-season friendly ahead of the new NPFL season later this month.
Agu Kenechukwu left-footed shot inside the box on 51 minutes turned out to be the match winner for the reigning NPFL champions.
It was the opening match of 042 Coal City International Cup Pre-season Tournament.
‘The Cathedral’, the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, was the perfect setting for this epic soccer show as the two most decorated clubs in the country battled for bragging rights on a cold Thursday night in Coal City.
Rangers coach Fidelis Ilechukwu said his team were lucky against a good Enyimba side.
“It was a very good game and a difficult test for my boys, but we did well to contain our opponent and scored the only goal of the match, which is very important,” he said.
“Enyimba showed great stuff, but we were very lucky to have won.
“We continue our rebuilding process leading up to the CAF Champions League and I commend my boys for standing out tall in this preseason encounter.”
Rangers will play Sierra Leonian club F.C Kallon Sunday, August 4, 2024, in another night fixture inside the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu.