Abandoned! NPFL Decider Game turn Chaotic, Unholy Sight At the Cathedral - Rangers vs Enyimba

 

Nigeria Premier Football League title decider between Enugu Rangers and Enyimba at the Cathedral in Enugu was abandoned as the people's Elephant walk out  after a penalty was awarded against them deep into stoppage time.

The big derby with over 20,000 spectators Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium was 0-0 and in the 11th minute of added time in the second half when the referee awarded a penalty to hosts and league leader, Rangers.

Enyimba felt the penalty was not justified and that the stoppage time had gone on for too long as the fourth official had indicated eight minutes on scoreboard. 

The Aba side vehemently protested the award of the penalty and walked out as crowd trouble ensued, leading to the match being abandoned.

Before the match, Rangers were leading the table with 61 points, two ahead of Enyimba in second place.

As it is at this point, Rangers still lead the NPFL log as both Remo Stars and Shooting Stars Sports Club, in third and fourth places respectively, lost their games. 

Remo Stars were beaten 3-2 by Lobi Stars while 3SC lost 1-0 to Rivers United.

Sporting Lagos, who are battling to stay in the top flight, blew a 2-0 lead against Bayelsa United in Yenagoa, conceding two goals in three minutes despite being ahead until the 70th minute.

NPFL RESULTS

Bayelsa United 2-2 Sporting Lagos

Rivers United 1-0 3SC

Sunshine Stars 2-0 Akwa United

Heartland 3-1 Doma United

Rangers 0-0 Enyimba (Abandoned)

Lobi Stars 2-1 Remo Stars

Abia Warriors 0-0 Bendel Insurance