'Unholy sights at Cathedral' - Nigerians react as Rangers vs Enyimba match ends in chaos

Rangers vs Enyimba end in chaos. Image Credit: Pooja (X)

'Unholy sights at Cathedral' - Nigerians react as Rangers vs Enyimba match ends in chaos

Hassan Abdulsalam 21:41 - 09.06.2024

The Oriental Derby, known for its passionate atmosphere, did not disappoint, as the 20,000-capacity stadium was filled up.

It was a dramatic end to the age-old rivalry between Enugu's Rangers and Enyimba in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) as the derby ended in a dramatic scene at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium.

The Oriental Derby, known for its passionate atmosphere, did not disappoint, as the 20,000-capacity stadium was filled up.

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Drama at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium

The Oriental Derby was on fire until the 98th minute when the match exploded; controversy ensued when Rangers' striker Godwin Obaje seemingly broke free on goal, only to be brought down by Enyimba's Pascal Eze - the referee pointed to the spot!

The decision ignited a firestorm as Enyimba fans encroached on the pitch; in a shocking turn of events, the Aba Elephants took the dramatic step of abandoning the match entirely, storming off the pitch and leaving the outcome hanging in the balance.

Unholy sights at a Cathedral - Nigerians react

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