Enugu Rangers
22 Sep
Enugu Rangers were eliminated from the CAF Champions League after losing 3-1 away to Angolan club Sagrada Esperanca on Sunday, leaving Nigeria with no representative in the group stage. Rangers went out 3-2 on aggregate after building a one-goal lead in the first leg of the second round qualifier last weekend. The Nigerians have competed…
19 Sep
Enugu Rangers coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, has assured the Flying Antelopes’ fans that his team will battle with all they have to get a good result in Launda when they face Sagrada Esperanca this weekend.
7 Sep
It is exciting times across the country, once again, as the big football clubs begin another campaign for the tag of the best side in Nigeria. Last season, Enugu Rangers braved all the odds to pip Remo Stars and then defending champions
5 Sep
New NPFL season promises thrilling action with StarTimes broadcasting partnership The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has returned with the 2024/25 season, promising an action-packed campaign that has football fans buzzing with excitement. The season kicked off with a riveting match between reigning champions Enugu Rangers and El Kanemi Warriors, setting the stage for what…
2 Sep
Defending champions, Enugu Rangers began their journey to retain their title with a draw against El-kanemi Warriors, at the weekend, a game their coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, described as their worst in recent times.
26 Aug
It was mixed fortunes for Nigerian clubs at the CAF inter-club competitions, at the weekend, with Enugu Rangers barely managing to qualify for the second round of the Champions League, while El-Kanemi Warrior..
23 Aug
Enugu Rangers’ Captain Chinemerem Ugwueze, has assured fans of the “Flying Antelope” that his side will beat Zilimadjou in today’s second leg of their CAF Champions League first round qualifier in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
14 Jun 2024
The 2023/24 NPFL league winners could be decided this Sunday if Enugu Rangers secure a home victory and Remo Stars falter in their away match. Enugu Rangers will host Bendel Insurance, while Remo Stars will be away to Sunshine Stars. Despite Bendel Insurance's less impressive away record, they have been formidable defensively, conceding the fewest…
14 Jun 2024
As the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) 2024 season draws to a close, Remo Stars have emerged as strong contenders for the league trophy. Their journey over the last two seasons has been remarkable, each year fighting gallantly and getting stronger. Building on their impressive third-place finish in 2022 and a tantalisingly close second place…
13 Jun 2024
Referee Bashir Saudi of Sokoto has been suspended from officiating in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) by the NPFL referees committee. The suspension of Saudi was confirmed in a letter sent to the him on Thursday. This follows the controversial decision by the referee not to award a penalty in the matchday 35 fixture…
12 Jun 2024
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), yesterday, awarded three points and three goals to Enugu Rangers, whose game against Enyimba, at the weekend, was disrupted by fans alleged to be supporters of Enyimba of Aba.
12 Jun 2024
Old rivals Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan and Enugu Rangers are set to face off on Wednesday evening in a battle for the 2023/24 NPFL title and a coveted spot in next season’s CAF club competitions. The match will air live on StarTimes Beta Sports channel 244, kicking off at 5:30 pm. Historically,…
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The Katsina State Football Academy has strengthened its European presence by securing partnerships with three prominent Maltese clubs. Spokesperson to Katsina State governor, Ibrahim Mohammed said the academy's chairman, Ahmed Mohammad finalised the agreement in Malta for young Katsina talents to join Pieta Hotspurs FC, Hamrun Spartans FC, and Zabbar St Patrick FC. Mohammed said…
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The Nigerian Navy, Forward Operation Base (FOB), Ibaka, Akwa Ibom, says it has apprehended three persons over alleged oil theft in the state. The Commanding Officer, Capt. Uche Aneke, said on Monday, that the suspects were caught carrying 1,800 litres of stolen Premium Motor Spirit, also called petrol. Aneke who spoke while handing over the…
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President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has called on the citizenry to put aside their differences and work towards the common good of the country. He made the call during the Inter-Denominational Church Service for the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebrations in Abuja on Sunday. Represented by the Deputy Speaker of the House…
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An Oyo State High Court, sitting in Ibadan, on Monday, granted bail to the principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, Mr. Abdullahi Fasasi; the proprietor of Agidigbo FM, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat; and Olori Naomi Silekunola, an estranged wife of the Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi. Justice K. B Olawoyin, presiding over Court…
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The National Coalition of NGOs and Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria (NCNCSON) has raised an alarm over a growing leadership crisis at the College of Nursing and Midwifery, Jalingo. The coalition, in a statement, called on the State government to take immediate action to address the situation threatening the institution's credibility. The state coordinator, Fidelis…
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The Lagos State Government has warned all unapproved and unregistered private schools across the state to register immediately with its Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), or face sanction. This is contained in a statement by Mr Remi Abdul, the Coordinating Director, Office of OEQA, on Monday in Lagos. According to the statement, the state…
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Two United States of America-based Civil Society Organizations, (CSOs), Rising Sun Foundation and Ambassadors for Self-Determination, have accused Igbo political leaders of being unfaithful to the bid to get the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu from detention. The groups claimed that the reluctance of Igbo political leaders, particularly the governors…