Nigeria, Oct. 5 -- Rangers International strengthened their grip on the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) summit with a 3-1 victory over Abia Warriors on Sunday, while Rivers United kept up the pressure with a 2-0 win over Ikorodu City.

The results headlined an eventful Matchday 7, which also saw Enyimba record consecutive victories, Bendel Insurance hand Barau FC their first defeat of the campaign and Kwara United come from behind to beat Ranchers Bees.

Rangers, who reclaimed top spot with a midweek victory over Warri Wolves, continued their response to an earlier defeat by Ikorodu City with a commanding display in the South-East derby at the Awka Township Stadium.

Godwin Obaje opened the scoring in the 37th minute before Chidieb...