Category: Enugu Rangers
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President Federation Cup: Ikorodu City come back to beat Crown FC as Enyimba edge El Kanemi Warriors
Ikorodu City City reached the round of 16 of the President Federation Cup after rallying back to beat Sunshine Stars on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Oga Boys came from a goal down to win the Ogbomosho side 3-1 at the Ijebu Ode Stadium. Moses Ngede put Crown FC in front 2 minutes before Waliu Ojetoye…
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Turkish Cup: Victor Osimhen’s brace edges rivals Fenerbache
Victor Osimhen was the hero of the night as Galatasaray edged rivals Fenerbache in the Turkish Cup on Wednesday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The former African footballer of the year’s well-taken brace leads Galatasaray to a Turkish Cup derby 1-2 victory over Fenerbahce in ?ükrü Saraco?lu The Super Eagles striker lifted the atmosphere for the visitors…
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Onuachu’s goal unable to lift Southampton pass Palace
Super Eagles striker, Paul Onuachu could not have the last laugh as his goal could not secure a first Premier League win in two months on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Onuachu scored first before Crystal Palace equalled the score to end the tie 1-1 at St Mary’s Stadium. Onuachu who returned to the starting lineup following…
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Tolu Arokodare scores in Genk big win over Gent
Tolu Arokodare made it four goals in six games as he scored in KRC Genk’s big win over KAA Gent in the first of ten finals in the Champions’ Play-offs in the Belgian Professional Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Arokodare scored the second goal of the encounter as the blue and white giants won 4-0 at…
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Kelechi Iheanacho gets first Middlesbrough goal
Kelechi Iheanacho scored his first goal for Middlesbrough in their hard-earned home league victory over Oxford United in the English Championship, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Iheanacho got Boro back into the game after the Reds went behind before beating Oxford United 2-1 at the Riverside. Michal Helik opened the score for the visitors on 38 minutes to…
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Plateau United stun Rangers in Enugu
Plateau United took a huge leap out of the relegation waters with a slim win over reigning champions away from home in the Nigeria Premier Football League on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. A lone goal scored late in the second half was all the Peace Boys needed to edge the Flying Antelopes at the Nnamdi Azikiwe…
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NPFL: Kabir Balogun’s late goal keeps Rangers far from title retention
Nasarawa United inflicted defending champions, Rangers International with their ninth defeat of the season in the Nigeria Premier Football League match played on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Kabir Balogun scored late to grant Nasarawa United a vital win which took them away from the drop zone at the Lafia City Stadium. After securing a point in…
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President Federation Cup: Rangers up against Kano Pillars in Round of 64
The Draw for this year’s President Federation Cup national competition threw up a couple of contests of giants, as previous winners Rangers International FC of Enugu and Kano Pillars must do battle at the earliest stage possible in the men’s event – Round of 64. Bayelsa Queens also must face Naija Ratels, last year’s finalists,…
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Osimhen ensures comeback win for Galatasaray against Alanyaspor
Nigeria Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen was on the score sheet when it mattered most as scores Galatasaray as came from behind to defeat Alanyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen scored the winner in their 1-2 away win over Alanyaspor at the Bahçe?ehir Okullar? Arena, despite going a man down in the…
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Albanian club Partizani unveil Kazeem Ogunleye
Nigerian midfielder Kazeem Ogunleye has officially signed for Albanian Superliga club Partizani, joining from NPFL champions Rangers, writes Nigeriasoccernet.com. The playmaker inked a four-year contract after successfully passing his medical. Key Highlights of Ogunleye’s Move Played a crucial role in Rangers’ league title success last season, the club’s eighth NPFL championship. Registered one goal and…
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Enyimba secure crucial away win as Pillars do double over Rangers
Multiple title winners of the Nigeria Premier Football League, Enyimba FC, returned to winning ways in fine fashion with an away win as Kano Pillars completed double on reigning champions, Rangers, on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The People’s Elephant secured their third away win of the season to beat Niger Tornadoes 0-1 at the Lafia City…
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Rangers rekindle title retention hopes with win over Sunshine Stars
Reigning champions Rangers International were in cruise control to beat struggling side, Sunshine Stars in the Nigeria Premier Football League on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Flying Antelopes put three pass the Owena Waves at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium aka the Cathedral to move within the top after their match day 26 encounter. Bashir Usman opened…
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Rangers end Remo Stars 8 match-unbeaten as Heartland beat Shooting Stars in Owerri
The highly anticipated clash between the reigning champions of the league, Rangers International, and league leaders Remo Stars ended in favour of the Rangers in Enugu, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The pulsating encounter saw the Flying Antelopes get the needed revenge for their loss in the first leg against the Sky Blue Stars at the Nnamdi Azikiwe…
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Rangers coach Fidelis Ilechukwu is confident of a return to winning ways against Ikorodu City
Rangers International head coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, has expressed confidence that his team is now fully focused on getting back to winning ways after overcoming a difficult phase in their season, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. Rangers will take on Ikorodu City FC in a rearranged NPFL 2024/2025 Matchday 22 clash at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Monday, February…
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Tornadoes stun Rangers at home as Abia Warriors, Nasarawa Utd edge Bayelsa & Katsina Utd
Reigning champions fell short for the second time in their home this season after Niger Tornadoes got a slim win over them while Abia Warriors and Nasarawa United were able to get narrow wins against Bayelsa United and Katsina United, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. After winning the first leg away from home, the Flying Antelopes were pumped…
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Rangers GM challenges players to focus and unite in title defense bid
With the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) 2024/2025 season reaching its critical midpoint, Rangers International FC of Enugu faces mounting pressure to replicate their triumphant campaign from last season, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. General Manager Amobi Ezeaku has emphasized the importance of unity and determination among the players as they seek to retain their championship title. He…
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NPFL: Enyimba, Rangers settle for a point a piece
The highly anticipated Nigeria Premier Football League oriental derby between Enyimba FC and Rangers International has ended in a draw on Tuesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. There was nothing to separate the People’s Elephant and the Flying Antelopes after 90 minutes of action as the tie at the Enyimba International Stadium ended 0-0. It was encounter where…
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NPFL: Rangers get first big win of the season
Rangers International secured their first big win of the season in the Nigeria Premier Football League against Lobi Stars on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The reigning champions who didn’t have the best start to the season are gradually getting to where they used to be after beating Lobi Stars 3-0 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium. The…
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NPFL: Edgy win for Rangers as Ali, Musa help Pillars to a comeback
It was a week where home teams held their own to avoid defeat and ground out wins in the Nigeria Premier Football League match day 12, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Reigning champions, Rangers International had to hold their own to the win after their 3-0 lead was cut short to two against Bendel Insurance. Goals from Godwin…
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NPFL: Plateau United refute stories of attack on Rangers International players
Plateau United has denied viral reports of an attack on the players of Rangers International following their Nigeria Premier Football League match day 11 encounter in Jos, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Pictures surfaced of Rangers International players with blood wounds after a goalless draw in Jos Stadium against Plateau United. This situation has sparked outrage on what…