The much-publicized match between Rangers FC and Enyimba ended in dramatic fashion on Sunday night as the players of Enyimba walked off the pitch after the referee awarded a penalty to Rangers in added time.
The oriental derby was a high stakes match and a potential title decider with Rangers leading the log with 60 points and Enyimba just two points behind. The match drew a massive crowd eager for an intense football showdown as early footage across social media showed a fully packed stadium.
The game initially lived up to expectations and delivered on excitement, remaining fiercely contested until the final minute. The controversy however began in stoppage time, with the score still goalless. Rangers were awarded a penalty seven minutes into added time after a foul prevented one of their attackers from capitalizing on a loose ball in the box. The decision sparked immediate protests from Enyimba players, who vehemently confronted the referee.
Tensions escalated dramatically when fans invaded the pitch, forcing Enyimba players to walk off.
