{
  "id": 11001153,
  "title": "NPFL: Enyimba snap barrren streak as Rangers secure top spot",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/npfl-enyimba-snap-barrren-streak-as-rangers-secure-top-spot",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T17:50:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/30/npfl-enyimba-snap-barrren-streak-as-rangers-secure-top-spot/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Enyimba broke their winless streak in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, with a convincing 4-2 triumph over Shooting Stars. The match started on a promising note for Enyimba as Richard Ezinna capitalized on a mistake in Shooting Stars' defense to score just four minutes into the game. Their lead was extended to two goals in the 28th minute when Chibueze Damian netted from a long-range shot. Dominating the match, Enyimba added a third goal nine minutes before halftime, with Odinaka Obichere setting up Idris Abubakar to score. Adding to their comfortable victory, Ifeanyi Ihemekwele secured the fourth goal in the 46th minute, solidifying Enyimba's position at the top of the league standings. Shooting Stars managed to reduce the deficit to one goal through substitute Mustapha Adams Agba'a in the 76th minute, but it was ultimately Johnmark Aule who scored the equalizer for Enyimba in added time, sealing the win. Meanwhile, in Ozoro, Rangers secured the top spot in the league with a 1-0 victory over Warri Wolves. Godwin Obaje's penalty goal in the 11th minute proved to be the decisive score, securing Rangers' position at the top of the NPFL table.",
  "summary": "Enyimba secured their first victory of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season with a commanding 4-2 win over Shooting Stars. Richard Ezinna opened the scoring in the fourth minute after a defensive mix-up in the Shooting Stars backline. The hosts doubled their advantage in the 28th minute when Chibueze Damian fired home a long-range […] NPFL: Enyimba snap barrren streak as Rangers…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}