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NPFL title holders Enyimba were held to a 1-1 draw by Rangers in a thrilling Oriental Derby contest in Aba on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
The hosts took control of the game early on, confining Rangers in their own half.<\/p>\n
Finidi George\u2019s side took the lead through Chijioke Mbaoma in the 12th minute.<\/p>\n
Mbaoma has now scored five goals for the Aba giants this season.<\/p>\n
Enyimba failed to add to their advantage, allowing Rangers to earn a share of the spoils late on.<\/p>\n
Kazeem Ogunleye slotted home the equaliser in the 87th minute after having a shot saved by Ojo Olorunleke two minutes earlier.<\/p>\n
It was Ogunleye\u2019s fourth goal of the season for the Flying Antelopes.<\/p>\n
Elsewhere, Doma United returned to winning ways following a 1-0 victory over Heartland at the Pantami Township Stadium.<\/p>\n
Nelson Abiam scored the winning goal three minutes before the break.<\/p>\n
The remaining matchday 15 fixtures will be played on Thursday.<\/p>\n
NPFL: Enyimba, Rangers draw in Oriental derby<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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