NPFL: Deutsch satisfied with Enyimba’s performance in defeat to Rangers
Sport NPFL: Deutsch satisfied with Enyimba’s performance in defeat to Rangers Published on April 20, 2026 By Mike Oyebola googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Enyimba technical adviser, Emmanuel Deutsch has reacted to his team’s oriental derby defeat to Rangers, DAILY POST reports. The People’s Elephant went down 2- 1 to Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, on Sunday night. Enyimba took the lead through Wonah Williams in the 44th minute. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Chidozie Iwundu and Ifeanyi Onyebuchi, however, scored for Rangers in the second half to seal the maximum points. Deutsch claimed that losing the derby wasn’t bad for his team. “Losing such a derby game away isn’t that bad. It wasn’t a bad game, we scored the first goal, they equalised and scored the second. They needed the victory the way we needed,” the Cameroonian was quoted by the NPFL media. Rangers reclaimed top spot on the table following the win, while Enyimba dropped to 13th position. Don't Miss Osimhen will fight, cheat just to win – Iwobi opens up on Super Eagles team-mate You may like NNL: Abakaliki apologise to fans for missing out on NPFL promotion NPFL: Ahmed Musa bags winner for Kano Pillars, Rangers back on top NPFL: Niger Tornadoes to miss three players against Remo Stars NPFL: Kun Khalifat wants maximum points against Plateau United – Uzoho NPFL: Kwara United get midfielder’s boost ahead crucial Barau FC clash NPFL: Bendel Insurance vow to go for maximum points against Wikki Tourists