Rangers International were left incensed after a late equaliser was controversially ruled out during their Nigeria Premier Football League clash against Rivers United in Port Harcourt on Sunday.
The flashpoint came in the closing moments of the encounter when Rangers thought they had salvaged a point. The ball found the net, sparking celebrations among the visitors, but the referee disallowed the goal following a brief consultation, citing an infringement in the build-up.
Rangers players and officials immediately protested the decision, insisting the goal was legitimate. The protests spilled onto the touchline as tempers flared, with match officials stepping in to restore order.
Rivers United, who had taken the lead through Boluwaji Sholumade in the 53rd minute, held on to claim all three points as the controversy overshadowed the contest.
Attention quickly shifted from the result to the officiating, with Rangers expected to seek clarification from league authorities. The incident has further fuelled debate around refereeing standards in the NPFL26 season.
Full-time in Port Harcourt ended Rivers United 1, Rangers International 0, but the disallowed goal remains the major talking point.
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