Defending champions Enugu Rangers came from behind to beat Kun Khalifat 4-2, with Chimobi Igwilo’s brace extending their winning run to two league games.
Defending champions Enugu Rangers came from behind to beat Kun Khalifat 4-2 away from home on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in a high-scoring NPFL Matchday 4 fixture. Chimobi Igwilo scored twice, including a stoppage-time strike, as Rangers made it back-to-back league wins.
Kun Khalifat took the lead through Preye Seikorowei in the 40th minute, but Rangers responded before the break through Temitope Folarin’s equaliser in the 27th minute and Waheed Adebayo’s goal just before half-time to turn the game around. Chimobi Igwilo extended the lead in the 66th minute, and although Ayuba Umar pulled one back for Kun Khalifat in the 84th minute, Igwilo completed his brace in stoppage time to seal a 4-2 win for the visitors.
Rangers have now won their last two league matches, having beaten Nasarawa United 2-1 in their rearranged Matchday 3 fixture on September 17 before this victory in Owerri. The champions had opened the season with a 1-1 draw against Katsina United and a suspended fixture against Nasarawa United because of heavy rain, so this run of results marks a clear upturn in form as they build towards their next assignment, against Ranchers Bees on September 23.
For Kun Khalifat, the defeat continues a difficult start to the campaign as the newly promoted side look to establish themselves in the top flight.
For more on both clubs’ 2026/27 campaigns, see our Enugu Rangers season preview and the Kun Khalifat transfer window roundup. You can also check the full NPFL Matchday 4 fixture list and our NPFL results hub.
Rangers’ next league test is a trip to Ikorodu City on 27 September, back at the Lagos ground where they clinched the 2025/26 title. See our Ikorodu City vs Rangers prediction for the full preview.
What was the final score between Kun Khalifat and Rangers International?
Rangers International won 4-2 away at Kun Khalifat in their NPFL Matchday 4 fixture on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
Who scored for Rangers?
Temitope Folarin (27′), Waheed Adebayo (44′) and a Chimobi Igwilo brace (66′, 90+’) scored for Rangers International.
Who scored for Kun Khalifat?
Preye Seikorowei (40′) and Ayuba Umar (84′) scored for Kun Khalifat.
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