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Nana Bonsu was the hero as Enugu Rangers made a dramatic comeback to emerge champions of the 2018 Aiteo Cup.

The Flying Antelopes had gone three goals down before finding their rhythm and equalising to stretch the game to penalties.

The thrilling match ended 3-3 at the end of regulation time.

Rabiu Ali beat goalkeeper Olufemi Thomas as early as the fifth minute while Alhassan Ibrahim netted the second goal.

The Flying Antelopes went three goals down after 48 minutes as Nymar Nwagua shrugged off the challenge of Okey Odita to score a third for Pillars.

Rangers gaffer, Gbenga Ogunbote, made two positive substitutions. Thomas made way for Nana Bonsu while Kelvin Itoya was also thrown into the fray.

With time running out, Itoya reduced the deficit for Rangers in the 77th minute. His screamer went in off the upright.

Five minutes later, Chidera Ezeh dragged Rangers back in contention with a superb strike.

One minute into additional time, diminutive forward, Ibrahim Ajani, drew Rangers level to complete the comeback.

In the penalty shoot out, the Flying Antelopes emerged victorious as they won 4-3.