Friendlies: Enyimba beat Akwa United, as Rangers defeat Nnewi United

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Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs are gearing up for the new season as the notch up one or two friendly matches.

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Eight times league champions, Enyimba International and Rangers International were one of those who played novelty matches on Friday.

 

The People's Elephant of Aba played former champions Akwa Unite at the Enyimba International stadium.

 

All goals came in the second half as it finished Enyimba 2-1 Akwa United FC

 

Chigozie Obasi hit a ferocious freekick beyond the wall and I to the back of the net, to give Enyimba the lead in the 53rd minute.

 

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Emeka Obioma doubled Enyimba's advantage with a simple tap-in.

 

The consolation cane for Akwa after Uche Collins directed Wisdom Fernando's cross into the net.

 

Rangers of Enugu on the other hand defeated Nigeria National League (NNL) side three goals to one on Wednesday.

 

Goal scorers for the Flying Antelope were Saeed Jibril, Julius Ikechukwu Reuben Bala while Peter Ohiri scored the onky goal for the Anaedo Boys.

 

Akwa United play Rangers at the Eket Stadium Sunday in another friendly.