Rangers have celebrated their talismanic striker, Godwin Obaje, after he scored his 100th goal in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Obaje reached the landmark on Wednesday, scoring the decisive goal in Rangers’ 1-0 away victory over Warri Wolves in Ozoro, Delta State. Obaje converted from the penalty spot in the 11th minute to secure all three points for Rangers and bring up his century of NPFL goals. “History made in Delta State.
Godwin Obaje’s winning penalty marks his 100th goal in the Nigerian Premier Football League! The 30-year-old began his professional career with Wikki Tourists in 2014 before going on to feature for the now-defunct Ifeanyi Ubah FC, Plateau United and Abia Warriors. Obaje finished as the NPFL’s top scorer in the 2016 season with 18 goals. He has also gained international experience, featuring for clubs in Slovakia, Tunisia, Ethiopia and Oman during his career.
His latest goal further underlines his status as one of the most prolific strikers in the history of the NPFL.