The highly anticipated Oriental Derby between Enyimba International and Rangers International ended in a goalless stalemate, further extending the Aba-based club’s winless streak against their fierce rivals.
The match, played at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba on Tuesday, saw both sides fail to convert their opportunities, leaving fans with mixed emotions.
For Enyimba, the result was another frustrating chapter in their struggles against Rangers.
The People’s Elephant have now gone three years without a win against the Flying Antelopes, with their last victory dating back to 2022.
Despite the home advantage, Enyimba found it difficult to break down Rangers’ solid defensive setup.
The visitors, on the other hand, looked dangerous on the counter but were equally wasteful in the final third.
Enyimba’s coach expressed disappointment after the match, acknowledging his team’s inability to capitalize on key moments.
“We came here to win, but we lacked the cutting edge in the attacking third. This is something we must improve on,” he said.
Rangers’ manager was more upbeat, praising his team’s resilience.
“A draw away from home against a team like Enyimba is a good result.
The boys fought hard, and we’ll take the positives from this performance,” he stated.
The draw sees both teams sharing the spoils in what has been a fiercely contested rivalry over the years.
For Enyimba fans, however, the wait for a victory against their Oriental rivals continues, as the 2022 triumph becomes a fading memory.
Both teams will now shift focus to their next fixtures as they aim to make significant strides in the league this season.