By SCM Sports Desk I Sunday, Sept 20, 2026
OWERRI, NIGERIA — ENUGU RANGERS put on a dazzling display of attacking brilliance in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), carving open Kun Khalifat FC in a frantic 4-2 victory that had the Dan Anyiam Stadium enthralled from first whistle to last.
The Flying Antelopes brought raw passion, lightning tempo, and ruthless finishing to Owerri, storming to a six-goal extravaganza that left host supporters breathless.
Star Men Take Center Stage
It was a performance defined by star quality at every position. Enugu Rangers’ talismanic forward line seized control early on, breaking through Kun Khalifat’s defensive block in the 28th minute when Frank Temitope showed clinical instinct inside the penalty area to slot home the opening goal.
Despite a quick-fire response from Kun Khalifat’s sharp attacker P. Seikorowei, who drew the hosts level in the 41st minute with a fine individual effort, Rangers’ elite pedigree shone through.
Just before the stroke of halftime in the 45th minute, star playmaker W. Adebayo showcased supreme technique to restore the visitors’ advantage, sending the Flying Antelopes into the break with a crucial 2-1 lead.
The second period proved to be an even greater spectacle of star power. Enugu Rangers dominated the central third,
dictating the tempo and pressing high up the pitch. The tactical superiority paid off in the 66th minute when Rangers carved out a third goal to extend their cushion to 3-1.
Kun Khalifat refused to surrender without a fight, pushing forward in stoppage time as C. Igwilo netted in the 94th minute.
However, Rangers’ frontline had already put the contest well beyond reach, sealing a emphatic 4-2 victory on foreign territory.
Complete Match Statistics
From a statistical standpoint, Enugu Rangers dominated the fundamental metrics of the contest across the ninety minutes.
Goal Tally: Kun Khalifat FC 2, Enugu Rangers 4.
Halftime Score: Kun Khalifat FC 1, Enugu Rangers 2.
Possession & Control: Enugu Rangers controlled the lion’s share of the ball with approximately fifty-six percent ball possession compared to forty-four percent for the hosts, dictating overall match tempo.
Attacking Threat: In terms of offensive output, Enugu Rangers registered fourteen total shots, with eight directed precisely on target, testing the home goalkeeper throughout. Kun Khalifat recorded ten total attempts, hitting the target five times.
Discipline & Set Pieces: The high-octane encounter featured thirty-two fouls in total, split relatively evenly with seventeen conceded by Kun Khalifat and fifteen by Enugu Rangers.
The match referee issued three yellow cards in total—two to the home team and one to the visitors. Enugu Rangers earned seven corner kicks over the course of the ninety minutes, while Kun Khalifat created four corner opportunities.
The clinical away display marks another statement victory for Enugu Rangers in the 2026–27 NPFL season as their headline stars continue to shine on the national stage.