Category: Enugu Rangers
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Coach Yemi picks Rangers and Remo Stars as favorite for NPFL title
Enyimba head coach, Olanrewaju Yemi, ahead of super Sunday clash has tipped rivals Rangers and Remo Stars as favourites to clinch the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Nigeriasocernet.com reports. With equal number of games played in the NPFL, the Flying Antelopes are on 61 points, two more than Enyimba and Remo stars who are…
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NPFL: “It’s one game after the other, I can’t talk about the title” – Ilechukwu
Rangers International Coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu has insisted his team is still building and not so eager to win the title despite being at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Flying Antelopes over the weekend got a crucial point away from home at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos against Sporting…
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NPFL: Enyimba provides fans with 5 buses ahead of Rangers clash
The management of reigning champions, Enyimba led by the chairman, Kanu Nwankwo has approved the provision of five coaster buses for fans ahead of the game against Rangers International on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The crucial matchday encounter is an Oriental derby and it pitched first place Rangers International with 62 points and second place Enyimba…
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NPFL: “I’m afraid of Enyimba” – Ilechukwu
Rangers International Coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu has disclosed he is afraid of his rivals, Enyimba FC ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 35 encounter, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The two most decorated sides in Nigerian football go head to head in an Oriental derby that has the title written all over it on Sunday at the…
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Super Sunday: “We are going for the win” – Eze talks tough ahead of Sunday’s Oriental derby
This Sunday at the Cathedral in Enugu, Rangers will host Enyimba in what might be the title decider for this season and with both teams current form, it is hard to predict where the pendulum will swing. However, Enyimba midfielder, Eze Ekwutoziam believes his team will surely pick the maximum points come Sunday despite being…
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NPFL: Rangers take point off Sporting in Lagos
League leaders, Rangers International earned a crucial point in their matchday 34 encounter against Sporting Lagos away from home to continue their lead at the top on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Flying Antelopes stayed formidable to play a goalless draw against Sporting Lagos at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena Onikan to extend their lead to two…
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Rangers International set to adpot Green Foot Ladies as female team
Nigeria Premier Football League side, Rangers International are moving proactively to ensure they do not have any issues in the future in regards to CAF regulations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Rangers International’s CEO, Amobi Ezeaku disclosed the piece of news in a press conference on Wednesday in Enugu. According to the astute administrator, Rangers International are leaving…
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NPFL: “Title in view” – Ogunmodede after River’s win
Remo Stars Coach, Daniel Ogunmodede has disclosed that his team have the Nigeria Premier Football League in sight after their win over Rivers United on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Ija ball tactician spoke after his side staged a comeback in the NPFL rescheduled game to beat 2022 champions, Rivers United 2-1 at the Remo Stars…
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FA Cup: Kano Pillars knock out Rangers on penalties as Ozoemena saves the day for Enyimba
Rangers International have been knocked out of the President Federation Cup by Kano Pillars while Enyimba struggled pass Warinje FC to qualify on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. In the star match of the round of 64, the Flying Antelopes fell 6-5 on penalties to the Sai Masu Gida side while the People’s Elephant won 7-6 on…
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FA Cup Round 64: Rangers, Kano Pillars pairing pick highlights draw as Rivers Angels pair Ekiti Queens in Women’s round of 32
FA cup former winners and Nigeria Premier Football League warlords, Rangers International and Kano Pillars have been pitched against each other in what was the highlight of the round of 64 draw held on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The draws held at the NFF Secretariat saw the two sides go ahead to head earlier in the…
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NPFL: Enyimba, Rangers International edge Oriental battles
Multiple winners of the Nigeria Premier Football League, Enyimba and Rangers International both recorded wins in their respective oriental derbies played on Tuesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Both teams returned to winning ways at the Enugu Township Stadium and Enyimba International Stadium after losing their matches last week. The Flying Antelopes edged Abia Warriors of Umuahia 3-2…
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Coal City FC awarded Enugu State FA Cup trophy
The fear of losing to an amateur team many said led Enugu Rangers to abandoning their State FA Cup final against Coal City FC few weeks back, leaving the outcome of the match inconclusive. However, after few deliberations, the State FA have finally named Coal City as the 2023/24 Enugu State FA Cup champions, Nigeriasoccernet.com…
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NPFL: We will not underrate Abia Warriors – Ilechukwu speaks ahead of Oriental derby
LBA Manager of the Month for March 2024, Fidelis Ilechukwu of Rangers International believed today’s Oriental Derby clash with Abia Warriors will be a tight one as their South East neighbours are not pushovers in the NPFL, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. Ilechukwu will today lead the Flying Antelopes out against Abia Warriors as they seek to…
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NPFL: Niger Tornadoes inflict Gombe United more injuries as Lobi Stars move within reach of Rangers
Niger Tornadoes continued their fine form to get a big win over strugglers, Gombe United while Lobi Stars got a slim win over Enyimba to go joint top of the Nigeria Premier Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ikon Allah boys were too much to handle for the Savannah Scorpions as they won 5-0 at the Ahmadu…
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Fidelis Ilechukwu expresses disappointment as Rangers concede four goals in Kastina
“I think it was a great game today for both teams. Scoring three goals in an away game is not an easy one but conceding four goals is not acceptable in football”, words of Fidelis Ilechukwu, coach of Enugu Rangers after their 4-3 defeat to Kastina United in their matchday 29 clash of the 2023/24…
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NPFL: Katsina United halt Rangers’fine form in 7-goal thriller
It was a pulsating encounter between Katsina United and Rangers International in the Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 30 encounter on Sunday the Northerners ended the Enugu side’s unbeaten run, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. An end to end match at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina ended 4-3 in favour of the Changi Boys as the Flying Antelopes’…
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NPFL: Doma United, Niger Tornadoes have smooth rides away from home as Rangers continue fine form
There were wins on the road for Doma United and Niger Tornadoes while Rangers International maintained their fine form after the matchday 28 set of matches played in the Nigeria Premier Football League on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Doma United piped Akwa United at the Godswil Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo 1-0 courtesy of a Emmanuel…
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NPFL: Rangers International continue fine form to move top
Rangers International have moved top of the Nigeria Premier Football League after their win away from home against struggling, Heartland FC on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Flying Antelope continued their fine form to beat the Naze Millionaires 2-1 at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba courtesy of goals from Ifeanyi Onyebuchi and Kalu Nweke. Onyebuchi opened…
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NPFL: Rangers International continue fine form with win in Kaduna
Rangers International continued their winning form a win away from home against Niger Tornadoes in the Nigeria Premier Football League match day 23 fixture on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Two first half goals by Chidiebere Nwobodo and Godwin Obaje was all the Flying Antelopes needed to get their 5th consecutive win and 5th consecutive clean sheets…
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NPFL 24: Fidelis Ilechukwu relishing strong finish with Rangers after nervy win against Remo Stars
Following Rangers’ 1-0 victory over Remo Stars, who were currently atop the table, Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu is starting to hold out hope that Rangers will be among the top three teams at the end of the season. Rangers International’s “Flying Antelopes” won the game with a magnificent 25-meter free kick from substitute Agu Kenechukwu that…