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Two penalty kicks earn Rangers International 2-1 win over Bayelsa United

Gbemi Banks — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 08:13:34 +0000

Rangers International Football Club of Enugu on Sunday secured the three points at stake in their 2022/2023 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) encounter with Bayelsa United at the Awka Township Stadium. The visitors from Yenagoa took the lead through Alax Oyowah in the 36th minute of the Match Day 10 fixture after absorbing a number […]

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Rangers beat Enyimba in ‘Oriental Derby’

Chidi Roberts — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 22:39:11 +0000

Rangers International Football Club of Enugu on Sunday beat Enyimba International FC of Aba 1-0 in a 2017/2018 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Match Day 12 fixture in Enugu. The only goal of the match was scored in the fourth minute by Bright Silas to give the Flying Antelopes the needed confidence. All efforts by […]

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NPFL: Rangers earn away draw with Sunshine Stars in Akure as Kano Pillars beat Go Round FC 2-0 to go top

Freedom Reporter — Sun, 04 Mar 2018 21:40:35 +0000

Rangers International Football Club of Enugu on Sunday in Akure drew 1-1 with hosts Sunshine Stars FC in a Match Day 11 fixture of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Ifeanyi George scored for Rangers in the 28th minute after utilising Ajani Ibrahim’s low drive in the match played at the Ondo State Sports Complex. […]

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Rangers declare player, Daniel Etor, missing

Freedom Reporter — Sat, 29 Jul 2017 15:03:11 +0000

The management of Rangers International FC, Enugu, has declared its striker, Daniel Etor, missing. The club’s Director of Media and Public Relations, Foster Chime, made this known in a statement on Saturday in Enugu. Chime said that the player absented himself from training and providing his services without permission. “Daniel Etor’s whereabouts now is unknown […]

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Rangers’ players boycott trip to Zambia over unpaid allowance

Chidi Roberts — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 18:47:08 +0000

Players of Ranger International refused on Thursday to board an Ethiopian airline flight to Zambia, where they are scheduled to play the second leg of the Confederation Cup. The players were protesting the non-payment of their travelling allowances. The incident happened at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. Trouble started when the players were told […]

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Rangers FC suspends Coach Amapakabo

Chidi Roberts — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 19:23:51 +0000

Rangers Football Club of Enugu has suspended its Technical Adviser, Imama Amapakabo “for security reasons.’’ Foster Chimem, spokesman for club, said the supporters were restless over the poor performance of the club. Chime said in Enugu on Monday that the decision was prompted by the supporter’s action toward the coach after the 2-2 draw with […]

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Enyimba rally from behind to beat Rangers 2-1

Freedom Reporter — Sun, 02 Apr 2017 19:49:07 +0000

Enyimba International Football Club of Aba on Sunday beat Rangers International FC of Enugu 2-1 in the Week 17 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). The match played at the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar saw Rangers scoring in the eighth minute through Daniel Etor’s free kick. The Flying antelopes maintained the lead throughout […]

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Rangers FC management to technical crew: Win next three matches or be sacked

Freedom Reporter — Sat, 25 Mar 2017 15:14:24 +0000

The Management of Rangers International FC of Enugu has handed the technical crew led by Imama Amapakabo a three-match must-win notice or face the sack. A statement by the Media Officer of the team, Foster Chime, in Enugu on Saturday, said the ultimatum took effect from this Sunday away game with Katsina United. Chime said […]

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CAFCL: Rangers walk tight rope as Ohawuchi fires Zamalek to big win

Freedom Reporter — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 21:02:21 +0000

Enugu Rangers chance of reaching the group stages of the CAF Champions League was dealt a massive blow on Sunday as it lost the first leg of the second round tie 4-1 against Zamalek of Egypt in Cairo. Former Heartland FC of Owerri striker, Stanley Ohawuchi, scored the first goal of the game in the […]

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Rangers eliminate JS Saoura in CAF Champions League

Chidi Roberts — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 21:37:12 +0000

Rangers International FC of Enugu on Sunday at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium, Enugu, played a 0-0 draw with J S Saoura of Algeria , and thereby booked a place in the next round of CAF Championship League In the first leg, Rangers secured a 1-1 away draw against the opponents, thus taking advantage of the […]

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Ifeanyi Ubah FC defeat Rangers FC 4-3 on penalties

Freedom Reporter — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 22:32:33 +0000

Ten-man FC Ifeanyi Ubah Football Club on Wednesday in Abuja defeated Rangers International FC of Enugu 4-3 on penalties to clinch the 2017 Charity Cup. The match played at the main bowl of the National Stadium ended 0-0 at the end of regulation time. It was a cagey affair between the Nigeria Professional Football League […]

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Rangers FC players, officials receive governor’s N41.5m largesse

Chidi Roberts — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 17:42:29 +0000

Foster Chime, Rangers Media Director, has confirmed that players and officials of the club have received Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s largesse for emerging the champion of 2015/2016 Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL). Ugwuanyi had at a reception for the club organised by the Enugu State Government presented a cheque of N41.5 million to the NPFL champions. The NPFL […]

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Rangers to start pre-season African tour Jan 6

Chidi Roberts — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 19:57:39 +0000

An official of Rangers International FC of Enugu, Foster Chime, said on Friday that it would start its pre-season tour of African countries on January 6. Chime, the Media Officer of the club, said in Enugu that it would kick-start the tour from Benin Republic. He said that the tour would take the club to […]

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Rangers to embark on four African countries pre-season tour

Chidi Roberts — Sat, 24 Dec 2016 22:43:13 +0000

Rangers International FC of Enugu will embark on a four African countries pre-season tour to strengthen the capacity of the team for the forthcoming tournaments. Rangers FC, the current champion of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL), would be representing the country in the 2016/2017 Confederation of African Football (CAF) League. Rangers’ Media Director, Foster […]

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Onigbinde commends Rangers for winning league after 32 years

Freedom Reporter — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 20:03:53 +0000

Former Super Eagles Head Coach, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde, on Monday said that Rangers International FC of Enugu winning the 2015/2016 Nigeria Professional Football League after 32 years of drought was commendable. Onigbinde said in Lagos that the NPFL could be better organised than what obtained at the moment. Rangers sealed its victory with a 4-0 […]

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