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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>NPFL title holders Enyimba were held to a 1-1 draw by Rangers in a thrilling Oriental Derby contest in Aba on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

The hosts took control of the game early on, confining Rangers in their own half.<\/p>\n

Finidi George\u2019s side took the lead through Chijioke Mbaoma in the 12th minute.<\/p>\n

Mbaoma has now scored five goals for the Aba giants this season.<\/p>\n

Enyimba failed to add to their advantage, allowing Rangers to earn a share of the spoils late on.<\/p>\n

Kazeem Ogunleye slotted home the equaliser in the 87th minute after having a shot saved by Ojo Olorunleke two minutes earlier.<\/p>\n

It was Ogunleye\u2019s fourth goal of the season for the Flying Antelopes.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, Doma United returned to winning ways following a 1-0 victory over Heartland at the Pantami Township Stadium.<\/p>\n

Nelson Abiam scored the winning goal three minutes before the break.<\/p>\n

The remaining matchday 15 fixtures will be played on Thursday.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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