By Benson Ezugwu

Rangers International FC of Enugu on Sunday defeated Katsina United FC 4-0 in the week 36 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).

The match played at the mainbowl of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium Enugu, was Rangers’ last home game of the season.

Veteran, Godwin Obaje scored a brace in the 10th and 15th minutes of the first half to end the game 2-0 at half time.

On resumption of second half, Katsina came out smoking putting Rangers under intense pressure but without any goal to show for it.

Fidelis Illechukwu, the Technical Adviser of Rangers made three changes, which made all the difference.

Diminutive midfielder, Saviour Issac increased the tally for the flying Antelopes in the 78th minute while substitute C Igwilo made it 4-0 shortly after Saviour’s goal in the 90th minute.

In his post-match interview, Fidelis Illechukwu lamented the position of the NPFL defending champions, blaming it on lack of funding.

“I appeal to the state government to come to our aide.

“I am a top-class coach and I am not happy with where we are this season,” he said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the win left Rangers at the 8th position on the 20-teams league with just 52 points. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Yetunde Fatungase