Nigerian midfielder Tochi Chukwuani proved to be the spark Rangers needed on Sunday. In a wild game at Falkirk Stadium, the 23-year-old helped his side fight back from two goals down to secure a massive 6–3 victory.
His performance shows his growing importance in the middle of the park for the Glasgow giants.
Tochi Chukwuani fuels Rangers comeback win
The match started poorly for the visitors as goals from Ben Broggio and Calvin Miller put Falkirk in a commanding position.
However, Chukwuani stepped up just before the halftime whistle. His clinical strike cut the deficit and completely changed the energy of the game heading into the break.
Following the interval, manager Danny Rohl made tactical shifts that allowed the team to dominate.
Youssef Chermiti found the net twice, while Nico Raskin and Bojan Miovski also got on the scoresheet. Despite a penalty from the hosts, the momentum started by the Nigerian midfielder was too much for Falkirk to handle.
Rising form of Tochi Chukwuani in Scottish Premiership
Since his arrival in the winter transfer window, the midfielder has adapted quickly to the Scottish Premiership.
He has now scored three goals for the club, with two of those coming in his last three outings. His ability to control the tempo and arrive late in the box is becoming a vital weapon for Rangers.
Alongside him, Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez stayed solid at the back to protect the lead.
The victory keeps Rangers just one point behind the league leaders in a tense title race. After 85 minutes of hard work, the Nigerian midfielder was replaced by Oliver Antman to a round of applause from the traveling fans.