Warri Wolves continued their spectacular begin to the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) season with a 2-0 victory over Rangers Worldwide on Sunday, August 31, on the Southern Delta College Soccer Pitch in Ozoro.
The defeat leaves Rangers with only one level from two video games, marking one among their poorest begins lately.
Rangers head coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, admitted his facet’s tactical gamble backfired.
“It wasn’t the outcome we needed. Once we have been a purpose down, we took the danger by decreasing the numbers in midfield and rising in assault to search for a purpose, however that resulted in conceding the second purpose,” Ilechukwu stated after the match.
How the Sport Unfolded
Rangers, who had drawn goalless with newcomers Kun Khalifat of their opener, made a number of modifications and lined up in an adventurous 4-4-2 formation.
The guests managed possession for a lot of the first half however struggled to interrupt down a compact Wolves protection.
Warri Wolves struck first simply earlier than halftime. Within the 45+3 minute, Godwin Oham produced a shocking curling strike from contained in the field, beating Rangers goalkeeper George Abine to offer the hosts the lead.
Chasing an equalizer, Rangers dedicated males ahead within the second half, however Wolves punished them once more within the 77th minute. Prince Ebhohon latched onto a counter-attack and buried the second purpose to seal the win.
Regardless of the setback, Ilechukwu assured followers the workforce would get well:
“This season goes to be a troublesome one for us, however will probably be one which we will all be proud about,” he added.
The outcome means Warri Wolves keep an ideal document with two wins from two video games, topping the NPFL desk with six factors. They subsequent face reigning champions Remo Stars in Abeokuta on Sunday, September 7.
Rangers, in the meantime, will search redemption after they host Plateau United on the identical day in Enugu.
