Obaje Ruled Out As Rangers Brace For Akwa United Clash

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Veteran Nigerian league forward Godwin Obaje has been ruled out of Rangers’ crucial NPFL matchday 28 fixture against Akwa United at the ‘Cathedral’, Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, Completesports.com reports. Obaje, a former FC Ifeanyi Ubah striker who has also played for Plateau United, Abia Warriors, Tredington, and JS Kairouan, has netted five goals for Rangers … Read more

NPFL: Ilechukwu Ready To Move On From Kano Pillars’ Defeat

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Rangers technical adviser Fidelis Ilechukwu says it is important for his team to move on from the defeat to Kano Pillars. The defending champions lost 2-1 to their hosts at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar Mata on Sunday. Bashir Usman gave Rangers the lead from the spot on 33 minutes. Kano Pillars however rallied through … Read more

Yaro Yaro Upbeat As Injury-Free Kano Pillars Host Rangers

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Kano Pillars interim manager, Ahmed Garba (Yaro Yaro), has told Completesports.com that he is delighted his squad has no injury concerns ahead of Sunday’s NPFL matchday 27 clash against reigning champions, Rangers, at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano. Pillars stunned Rangers with a thrilling 4-3 victory at the Cathedral, Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, during the … Read more

Ilechukwu Slams Rangers’ Wastefulness In 3-0 Win Over Sunshine

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Fidelis Ilechukwu, Technical Adviser of Rangers International, has criticised his Coal City Flying Antelopes’ performance despite their 3-0 victory over Sunshine Stars of Akure on Wednesday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, Completesports.com reports. Bashir Usman struck twice in the 25th and 28th minutes, while Kingsley Maduforo added a third before half-time, giving the reigning … Read more

‘Remo Stars 80% Favourites For NPFL Title Success’

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Fidelis Ilechukwu, Technical Adviser of Rangers, has asserted that the 2024/2025 NPFL title race is only 20% open, with Remo Stars holding an 80% chance of clinching the trophy, Completesports.com reports. Ilechukwu appraised the 2024/2025 NPFL title race after Rangers lost 1-0 to Abia Warriors at Umuahia Township Stadium on Wednesday. Anthony Ijoma scored the … Read more

Ilechukwu Enjoys Rangers’ Win Over Ogunmodede’s Remo Stars

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Rangers Technical Adviser, Fidelis Ilechukwu, has expressed his delight following the Coal City Flying Antelopes’ 2-1 victory over his “friend” Daniel Ogunmodede’s Remo Stars on NPFL Matchday 24, Completesports.com reports. Isaac Saviour and Kingsley Maduforo handed Rangers a comfortable 2-0 lead, scoring in each half of the thrilling encounter, before Sikiru Alimi pulled one back … Read more

NPFL: Ilechukwu Targets Victory Against Bayelsa United In Yenagoa

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Rangers head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu is looking to build on their impressive 2-0 victory over Ikorodu City when they take on Bayelsa United in a matchday 23 fixture. The holders will make the trip to Yenagoa to face Bayelsa United on Sunday (today). Godwin Obaje and Isaac Saviour were both on target for the Flying … Read more

Onyia Returns For Rangers After Three-Month Injury Lay-Off

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Daniel Onyia, a defensive midfielder, could return to the Rangers matchday squad on Sunday against Bayelsa United after a three-month injury-induced lay-off, Completesports.com reports. Plateau United fans inflicted the injury on Onyia when they attacked Rangers players and offcials after the Flying Antelopes resiliently to earn a goalless draw against the home side at the … Read more

Uchebo Returns To Rangers To Bolster Title Ambition

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Rangers International FC have completed the signing of former Super Eagles striker, Michael Uchebo, ahead of the resumption of the second stanza of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) this weekend, Completesports.com reports. Uchebo, 34, earned five caps for the Super Eagles and featured at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. He also … Read more

Rangers Players’ Get Holiday Extension, To Resume January 10

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Rangers International players have been granted an extended Christmas and New Year holiday following a decision by Technical Adviser Fidelis Ilechukwu to shift their resumption date, Completesports.com reports. The players were initially scheduled to return to camp on Friday, 3 January 2025, to begin preparations for the second stanza of the league. However, ‘The Working … Read more