Barau FC vs Rangers 2-2: NPFL Matchday 8 Report

Barau FC vs Rangers ended 2-2 on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Chidiebere Nwobodo equalised in the 90th minute as Rangers International came from behind to draw 2-2 with Barau FC in Kano in NPFL Matchday 8 and stay top.

What was the score in Barau FC vs Rangers?

Barau FC and Rangers drew 2-2. Here are the goals.

• 38′ Ifeanyi Okechukwu (Rangers), 0-1
• 56′ Joseph Atule (Barau FC), penalty, 1-1
• 68′ Aliyu Sugau (Barau FC), penalty, 2-1
• 90′ Chidiebere Nwobodo (Rangers), 2-2

What were the key moments?

Rangers led through Okechukwu, but two Barau penalties either side of the hour swung the game. Nwobodo’s late equaliser, reported by Premium Times, saved a point and kept Rangers at the top of the table.

Was our Barau FC vs Rangers prediction right?

Partly. Our Barau FC vs Rangers prediction called a draw, which was the right outcome, but we expected 1-1 and the game finished 2-2.

What does the result mean in the NPFL table?

Rangers lead the NPFL on 17 points from eight games, one point ahead of unbeaten Rivers United. Barau FC are 4th on 13 points. See the live NPFL table and standings for the latest positions.

Who do Barau FC and Rangers play next?

Barau FC visit Rivers United on Sunday, October 18, at 4pm WAT. Rangers host Bendel Insurance on the same day.

For more on both clubs, see the Barau FC team hub and the Rangers team hub. Every score from the round is in our NPFL Matchday 8 results round-up, and the full season is on our NPFL results page. The previous round is in our NPFL Matchday 7 results round-up.

Barau FC vs Rangers: FAQ

What was the score between Barau FC and Rangers?

Barau FC and Rangers drew 2-2 in NPFL Matchday 8 on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

Who scored in Barau FC vs Rangers?

Ifeanyi Okechukwu and Chidiebere Nwobodo scored for Rangers. Joseph Atule and Aliyu Sugau scored penalties for Barau FC.

Are Rangers still top of the NPFL?

Yes. Rangers lead on 17 points from eight games, one ahead of Rivers United.

Who do Rangers play next?

Rangers host Bendel Insurance on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 4pm WAT.

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Sources: Africatopsports, Premium Times, ThisDay, Sports Mole; results and table from API-Football and published match reports. Minutes can differ slightly between reports.