Rangers Target 3Points Against Bayelsa United in Rescheduled NPFL Match
Rangers International of Enugu are set to take on Bayelsa United today at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium in a rescheduled Matchday 3 fixture of the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL. Following a narrow 1-2 defeat to Remo Stars last weekend, Rangers will be aiming to emulate the success of Enyimba FC and Bendel Insurance, who both secured 1-0 victories in their respective rescheduled matches.
With a 4 pm kickoff, this encounter promises to be a tense showdown, as both Rangers’ coach Ladan Bosso and Bayelsa United’s Fidelis Ilechukwu are desperate for a win. Rangers currently sit in 13th place on the NPFL table with four points from a possible nine, and a victory today would close the gap on the league leaders, Remo Stars and Rivers United, keeping Rangers in the title race.
For Bayelsa United, who have had a tough start to the season with two consecutive draws and an opening day defeat, securing their first win of the campaign is crucial to climbing out of the relegation zone.
Rangers’ captain, Chinemerem Ugwueze, emphasized the importance of the game, noting that while Bayelsa United is a strong opponent, his team is focused on securing maximum points to please their supporters and boost their title defense.
In previous head to head encounters, Rangers have won five out of 16 matches, while Bayelsa United have won four. The last time they met in May 2024, Rangers triumphed with a 3-0 victory after a 2-0 loss in Yenagoa in December 2023.
Editorial
Rangers International’s clash with Bayelsa United is a crucial moment for both teams. For Rangers, the opportunity to bounce back from a loss and continue their push toward the top of the table is clear. For Bayelsa United, the stakes are even higher, as they seek their first win of the season and a way out of the relegation zone.
Rangers International of Enugu are set to take on Bayelsa United today at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium in a rescheduled Matchday 3 fixture of the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL. Following a narrow 1-2 defeat to Remo Stars last weekend, Rangers will be aiming to emulate the success of Enyimba FC and Bendel Insurance, who both secured 1-0 victories in their respective rescheduled matches.
With a 4 pm kickoff, this encounter promises to be a tense showdown, as both Rangers’ coach Ladan Bosso and Bayelsa United’s Fidelis Ilechukwu are desperate for a win. Rangers currently sit in 13th place on the NPFL table with four points from a possible nine, and a victory today would close the gap on the league leaders, Remo Stars and Rivers United, keeping Rangers in the title race.
For Bayelsa United, who have had a tough start to the season with two consecutive draws and an opening day defeat, securing their first win of the campaign is crucial to climbing out of the relegation zone.
Rangers’ captain, Chinemerem Ugwueze, emphasized the importance of the game, noting that while Bayelsa United is a strong opponent, his team is focused on securing maximum points to please their supporters and boost their title defense.
In previous head to head encounters, Rangers have won five out of 16 matches, while Bayelsa United have won four. The last time they met in May 2024, Rangers triumphed with a 3-0 victory after a 2-0 loss in Yenagoa in December 2023.
Editorial
Rangers International’s clash with Bayelsa United is a crucial moment for both teams. For Rangers, the opportunity to bounce back from a loss and continue their push toward the top of the table is clear. For Bayelsa United, the stakes are even higher, as they seek their first win of the season and a way out of the relegation zone.