'Unholy sights at Cathedral' - Nigerians react as Rangers vs Enyimba match ends in chaos
It was a dramatic end to the age-old rivalry between Enugu's Rangers and Enyimba in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) as the derby ended in a dramatic scene at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium.
The Oriental Derby, known for its passionate atmosphere, did not disappoint, as the 20,000-capacity stadium was filled up.
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Drama at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium
The Oriental Derby was on fire until the 98th minute when the match exploded; controversy ensued when Rangers' striker Godwin Obaje seemingly broke free on goal, only to be brought down by Enyimba's Pascal Eze - the referee pointed to the spot!
The decision ignited a firestorm as Enyimba fans encroached on the pitch; in a shocking turn of events, the Aba Elephants took the dramatic step of abandoning the match entirely, storming off the pitch and leaving the outcome hanging in the balance.
Moments after the ref blew the penalty in the 101+ minutes for Rangers against Enyimba. 😭🔥 pic.twitter.com/0QX7OBqwGU
— POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) June 9, 2024
Unholy sights at a Cathedral - Nigerians react
Unholy sights at a Cathedral? Who would have thought.#NPFL24
— Joy Ojeabulu (@Euphoria_Sticks) June 9, 2024
E don cast for this side pic.twitter.com/gsjnTVKfgW
— Kingsley⚽️🏀💚 (@KingsleyIyamu6) June 9, 2024
Even if it's not a penalty that doesn't warrant that behaviour from Enyeama fans🤦🏼♂️
— ThatTrenchesBoy🏃♂️ (@affluent_seyi) June 9, 2024
Then Emyimba players said they were no longer playing and walked off. Nigerian league still got a long way to go abeg.
— IRUNNIA (@Irunnia_) June 9, 2024
Na so Chelsea v Manchester United dey do?