Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Enugu Rangers (1st, 68 pts) held a 17-point advantage over Kano Pillars (9th, 51 pts). Scoring rates set the scale: Enugu Rangers 1.24 scored and 0.71 conceded per game, Kano Pillars 0.97 and 1.03, with the league averaging 1.01.
The sides have met 9 times in the GioScore results database: 2 wins for Enugu Rangers, 3 draws and 4 for Kano Pillars, at 2.56 goals per meeting. More than two goals is the exception here — seen in 33% of meetings.
The venue was Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, with room for 30,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, Enugu Rangers led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 2-0.
Goal scorers
Enugu Rangers: Emmanuel Essine (11'), Mohammed Mukhtar (48' og)
Key stats
Possession: Enugu Rangers 45% · Kano Pillars 55% · Total shots: 10-7 · On target: 5-3 · Corners: 12-8