NPFL: Rangers throw gates open for must-win game against Remo Stars

The management of reigning NPFL champions, Rangers International has thrown open the gates of Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, venue of the Flying Antelopes’ match day 24, NPFL 2024/2025 fixture against table toppers, Remo Stars FC of Ikenne.

The Coal City outfit, fifth on the NPFL after 23 games are fired up to stop the Ikenne side from further extending their lead at the top of the log.

Rangers Technical Adviser, Fidelis Ilechukwu, says his men are condemned to win the game as they strive to defend their title.

‘We are ready for the game. It is a very important match for us this season. I know Remo Stars very well. They are in top shape going into this weekend’s fixture but we are also on the rise after a not too good start to the second stanza and we are building on the new found form to earn a good result on Sunday. We are positive going into this encounter despite the fact that our opponent are on an 8-Game unbeaten run. We have our work cut out and the players know what is at stake and we are not going to disappoint our teaming fans that we expect to fill the stands to drum their support for us,’ said Ilechukwu.

Also speaking ahead of the encounter, defense Trojan, Ifeanyi Onyebuchi, says their focus is on victory. ‘On Sunday, our expectation is to win and grab the three points at state so as to ensure we get ourselves back on the winning ways and stop the high flying Remo Stars just as we did last season after also losing to them in Ikenne. Let our fans come out in their numbers to see good football and a very good win over the Ikenne side that is currently topping the league table. Our ‘Never Say Die’ spirit is still alive.’