Rangers International Football Club of Enugu on Sunday defeated visiting Kwara United FC by a lone goal to secure all three points on matchday 12 of the ongoing Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.

The Flying Antelopes clinched the victory through Chimezie Izuchukwu, who struck 40 minutes into the first half at the Awka Township Stadium in Anambra State.

The result marks the third consecutive win for the Enugu side since adopting the Awka stadium as their temporary home ground.

Kwara United mounted an aggressive push for an equalizer in the second half, but an effort by striker Jerry Alex was disallowed by the match officials.

Speaking after the game, Alex expressed disappointment over the disallowed goal against his former club, noting that he had aimed to get on the scoresheet.

"I do not know what really happened, I wish the goal stood because I came to score, but that is football," Alex stated, describing the encounter as competitive yet enjoyable.

In his post-match assessment, the Technical Advisor of Enugu Rangers, Fidelis Ilechukwu, praised his team's performance and expressed gratitude to the government and football fans in Anambra for their support.

Ilechukwu also commended Kwara United for their tactical resilience, praising his players for taking their chance and securing the victory.