Under-fire Rangers International FC of Enugu will welcome another average performer of the league, Sporting Lagos FC, to Aba for Match Day 14 of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Sunday.
The Flying Antelopes are determined to win this match against the Tech Boys from Lagos after enduring a five-match winless streak.
The situation has been so dire for the Fidelis Ilechukwu-tutored team that the last match won by the club was the Oriental derby against league strugglers, Heartland FC of Owerri, on Match Day 7 of the NPFL, a match that ended 2-0.
Since the victory over the Naze Millionaires, the Flying Antelopes drew 2-2 away against Sunshine Stars in Akure, then lost the next Oriental derby against Abia Warriors 1-0 for the Match Day 10 fixtures.
The five-time league winners also lost to Plateau United in Jos by 2-1 for the Match Day 12 fixtures, after which they were walloped two-nil by another league struggler, Bayelsa United, at the Samson Siasia Stadium for Match Day 13.
Match Day 14 presents the much-needed opportunity for Rangers International to redeem their image against visiting Sporting Lagos FC, which is also struggling to get results.
Sporting Lagos FC, on the other hand, is in a similar position to Rangers International but has some advantages.
Rangers International FC Coach, Ilechukwu, in an interview, acknowledged the instability in the team, referring to it as a temporary setback.
Head-to-head:
It will be the first time Rangers International and Sporting Lagos FC face each other.
Prediction:
Rangers International FC to win.
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