Enugu Rangers are champions after 32-year wait

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Fuelled by an ear-piercing noise at ‘the Cathedral’, coach Imama Akpakabo’s men put up an imposing performance to emerge as Nigeria topflight kings

Chisom Egbuchulam will be the toast of Enugu Rangers, as his hat-trick silenced El-Kanemi Warriors 4-0 and hand Enugu Rangers their first Nigeria Professional Football League title in 32 years.

Imama Amapakabo’s men could have emerged champions after defeating Ikorodu United in Abeokuta, but they had to wait till the last game after Rivers United played a 0-0 draw versus Abia Warriors in Port Harcourt.

In a masterclass performance at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, the Flying Antelopes who last lifted the trophy in 1984 defeated El Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri.

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Chisom Egbuchalam was the star of the game as he scored a hat-trick in a 4-0 victory.

Rangers took the lead in the 2nd minute through Chisom Egbuchalam. Isaac Okoro doubled the lead in the 42nd minute.

Egbuchalam scored his second in the 64th minute. He made it three through the penalty spot in added time.

Rangers will have its coach Imama Amapakabo and its players to thank for this historic event.

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!