Category: Enugu Rangers
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Enugu Rangers set up recruitment committee
Ahead of the 2022/2023 season Rangers International of Enugu have set up a nine-man committee to oversee their transfer deals. This to enable the club recruit players that will challenge for the NPFL title next season. Coincidentally, the same committee was set up in the 2021/2022 season for the same purpose. It is headed by…
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“I still remain a member of the family”- Oladapo to Enyimba
Midfield marshall, Austin Oladapo who recently signed the dotted lines for TP Mazembe have written a message for Enyimba, his former club. The Aba giant’s ex-captain has told the club in an emotional statement that he was not going to bid farewell for he is part of the family. “It would have been difficult for…
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Kwara United at the verge of signing Adeniyi Bamidele
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Onw of Nigeria’s continental representatives, Kwara United are set to reinforce their team with the signing of Adeniyi Bamidele. Reports have it that the deal with the goalkeeper is almost done as personal terms and negotiations have reached advanced level. Bamidele, a former Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) and Enugu Rangers International player…
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NPFL: Hope for Plateau United in the NPFL title race as Rivers United drop points
Current NPFL leaders, Rivers United failed to win against Enugu Rangers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium. Rivers United locked horns with Enugu Rangers today as the pair played out a 0-0 draw. If Rivers United had got all three points, they could have won the league title if Gombe United get all three points tomorrow…
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Rangers striker Israel Abia wins 2019/20 Eunisell Boot
NPFL side Enugu Rangers striker Israel Abia has received the prestigious Eunisell Boot awarded to the top scorer in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) during the 2019/20 season. Abia scored 12 goals to claim the Eunisell Boot, which is sponsored by West Africa’s largest independent chemical as well as oil and gas engineering…
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NPFL Preview: Enugu Rangers Target Maximum Points Against Pillars in Enugu
NPFL side Rangers will be pulling all the stops to ensure that the maximum points from the match day 34 fixture against the visiting ‘Kano Pillars is annexed to keep the hope of picking a continental ticket alive. With the reflections of the ‘Asaba Miracle’ still playing around as well as other interesting encounters involving…
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NPFL: Rangers squad members commence one-week-break
Management of Rangers International F.C, the ‘Flying Antelopes’, ably led by Prince Davidson Owumi has approved a one-week-break for players of the club with effect from Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Addressing the players at the club’ ultra-modern players’ camp, Nkponkiti road, Independence Layout, Enugu, Tuesday, G.M/CEO of the side, Prince Owumi Davidson, charged the players…
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NPFL Review: Nasarawa Utd Extend Unbeaten Run, Lobi Stars, Plateau Utd Win At Home
Nasarawa United of Lafia extended their unbeaten run to five matches in Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) with a hard-fought 1-0 win over visiting Katsina United in their matchday5 clash at the Lafia township stadium, yesterday. Austin Chigozie Uzochukwu grabbed the only goal of the match just four minutes into the second half. The victory…
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Professionalism Will Make Nigerian Leagues Better – Sports Minister, Dare
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare has reassured that professionalism in Nigerian football development being promoted by the ongoing reforms of the nation’s football will make Nigerian Leagues better and put it at par with others around the world. The Minister says his desire to see the Nigerian Leagues grow beyond…
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Rangers set September 13 resumption date for new NPFL season
Management of Rangers International F.C have set Sunday, September 13, 2020, as the resumption date for its old and new players for the fast approaching 2020/2021 NPFL season. Rising from an elaborate meeting held over the zoom platform that had coaches, medical, media and management team in attendance, Monday, at the club’ administrative headquarters, it…
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Caf Confederation Cup: Enugu Rangers go for broke against ASC Kara
The Flying Antelopes cannot afford anything short of victory to progress to the group stage of the second-tier continental club competition One of Nigeria’s flag bearers in the Caf Confederation Cup, Enugu Rangers, take on Togolese club ASC Kara for a place in the group stage of the competition on Sunday.Last weekend in Lome, the…
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CAFCC: Ranger Hold Salitas To Draw In Ouagadougou
Enugu Rangers were held to a 1-1 draw by their hosts Salitas of Burkina Faso in their CAF Confederation Cup matchday- five encounter in Ouagadougou on Sunday. Bright Silas scored for Rangers in the game, while Ilasse Sawadego was on target for the hosts. Rangers came close to breaking the deadlock in the 28th minute…
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Rangers Secure Away Draw Vs USMBA in the CAF Confederation Cup
Rangers held their hosts, USM Bel Abbes of Algeria to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup, first round tie at the Stade 24 Fevrier 1956, Sidi Bel Abbes on Saturday. The hosts dominated the game but failed to find a way past Rangers Ghanaian goalkeeper, Nana Bonsu who put…
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CAFCC: Ogunbote Confident Rangers Will Qualify For First Round
Rangers International coach Gbenga Ogunbote is confident that the Flying Antelopes will qualify for the First Round of the 2018/2019 Total CAF Confederation Cup competition ahead of their Preliminary Round opponents, Defence Force S.C of Ethiopia. Enugu Rangers will face Defence Force S.C at the magnificent, thirty-five thousand capacity Addis Ababa international Stadium on Wednesday…
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Aguda Hit Brace To Power Enugu Rangers Past Defence Forces Of Ethiopia
Enugu Rangers secured a 2-0 win over visiting Defence Forces of Ethiopia in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup Qualifiers game played in Enugu. The Nigerian Cup champions relied on two penalties to dispatch the visiting Ethiopians who were very resolute in defence although they didn’t pose any serious threat in attack. Godwin…
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Ogunbote Signs New One Year Contract With Rangers
Gbenga Ogunbote has penned a new one year contract with Nigeria Professional Football League outfit, Enugu Rangers putting an end to speculation over his future. Ogunbote linked up with the Flying Antelopes from oriental rivals, Enyimba last season and led the club to win the Aiteo Federation Cup last week. The Enugu club trailed 3-0…
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Enugu Rangers Set To Arrive In Ghana On Wednesday for Africa Community Cup
Rangers are one of the two Nigerian sides billed for the competition which will feature Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak. Organized for Ghana Cancer Centre, the tournament will be honoured be played on Friday and Sunday at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. Head coach of Enugu Rangers Gbenga Ogunbote has…
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Mauro Icardi’s brace sees off Samp as Inter hold on for 3-2 victory
With Inter and Napoli leading the charge in Serie A, Gab Marcotti assesses which team has the best chance of winning the title. Inter played a superb first half against Sampdoria, but nearly let their 3-0 lead slide by allowing Marco Giampaolo’s side score twice in the second. After a strong start from the visitors,…
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AC Milan may have to sell players if they miss UCL place – Marco Fassone
Vincenzo Montella remains optimistic, but contends that Milan deserved more from their 3-2 derby defeat to Inter. AC Milan general manager Marco Fassone has said the club may need to sell “one or two top players” if they fail to qualify for the Champions League. Milan have been beaten in their last three Serie A…