Sunday’s highly anticipated Oriental Derby, a title decider between Rangers and Enyimba, ended in chaos. Rangers, leading the league standings with 60 points, faced Enyimba, trailing by just two points. The fiercely contested match was progressing smoothly until a late penalty call disrupted the game.
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With the score tied at 0-0, the referee awarded Rangers a penalty in the final moments. The decision sparked intense protests from Enyimba players. Efforts to resume play proved futile as fans invaded the pitch, turning the match into a chaotic scene.
The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) commented on its X platform: “Rangers 0-0 Enyimba #RANENY #NPFL24 #TheFinalStretch. Match interrupted after penalty awarded to Rangers in added time.”
The incident at the Cathedral marred what was meant to be a decisive and thrilling game. Enyimba players left the pitch following the referee’s decision, and fans soon followed, rendering the match inconclusive. The NPFL has yet to comment on the match’s status or the next steps.
