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Aiteo Cup final: Rangers produce stunning comeback to defeat Kano Pillars

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7 years ago

October 25, 2018

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Enugu Rangers have won the 2018 Aiteo Cup, after producing a dramatic comeback to defeat Kano Pillars.

The Flying Antelopes went three goals down, before fighting back to equalize and eventually win on penalties.

Rabiu Ali beat goalkeeper Olufemi Thomas as early as the fifth minute, while Alhassan Ibrahim netted the second goal.

Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, celebrating with Rangers fans

Nymar Nwagua shrugged off the challenge of Okey Odita to score a third for Pillars.

With time running out, Itoya reduced the deficit for Rangers in the 77th minute. Five minutes later, Chidera Ezeh pulled one back with a fine strike.

One minute into additional time, Ibrahim Ajani drew Rangers level to complete the comeback.

In the penalty shoot out, the Flying Antelopes emerged victorious as they won 4-3.

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