ENUGU Rangers consolidated its leadership of the Nigeria Premier League (NPL) with a 5-0 spanking of visiting Jigawa Golden Stars yesterday.The big win in Enugu took on an even greater significance going by the fall of closest rivals, Kano Pillars at Kaduna United.'We were prepared to win but we never really expected that it would be by such a big margin,' Rangers coach, Okey Emordi told MTNFootball.com.'Jigawa was no match for my team even from the first clash at their home. They even played better today.'From here, there is no going back for Rangers. We only hope the government will be spurred on to further motivate the boys,' he added.The Flying Antelopes' has now recorded 40 points from 23 matches, but has to watch over its shoulders as Enyimba has moved into second place on 38 points after a 1-0 home win over 3SC, with Dolphins trouncing Wikki Tourists 3-0 to climb to third place.Hosts, Rangers blasted four goals in an entertaining first half at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu.Former Warri Wolves striker, Efe Yarhere, scored his second goal in as many games when he opened scoring after just four minutes.New signing, Ifeanyi Edeh, doubled Rangers' lead on 32 minutes, before Chikeluba Ofoedu increased the tally from the penalty spot after 36 minutes, when Bobby Waziri's double-footed tackle inside the box was punished.It was Chikeluba's 10th goal of the season and he is now joint top scorer in the NPL alongside injured Gombe United young striker, Mustapha Babadidi.On the stroke of half time, fullback Ambrose Onyeama produced a 30-yard belter past a helpless goalkeeper Danlami Uma.After the interval, Jigawa did well in terms of damage control before Eagles left winger, Ejike Uzoenyi, finished off the team from Dutse with another long-range rocket with almost the last kick of the game.
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