Match Report
The table read 1st (Enugu Rangers, 68 pts) against 5th (Bendel Insurance, 56 pts), 12 points apart. In league terms the two rates read 1.24/0.71 for Enugu Rangers and 1.16/1 for Bendel Insurance (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.01.
Three consecutive wins preceded this game for Bendel Insurance.
6 meetings are on record — 3 won by Enugu Rangers, 1 by Bendel Insurance, 2 drawn, at 2 goals per meeting. 67% of these meetings ended in a home win. These meetings skew tight — only 17% saw more than two goals.
The match was played at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium (capacity 30,000). Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 1-1 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 2-1.
Goal scorers
Enugu Rangers: Godwin Obaje (15'), Godwin Obaje (65') · Bendel Insurance: Alex Oweilayefa (40')
Key stats
Possession: Enugu Rangers 63% · Bendel Insurance 37% · Total shots: 8-4 · On target: 6-3 · Corners: 4-1