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2024/2025 NPFL Match Day 19: Rangers International Clinch Crucial Away Win Against Niger Tornadoes

Posted : 31 December 2024

Rangers International secured a 1-0 victory over Niger Tornadoes in Minna, with Bashir Usman’s first-half goal sealing the champions' return to winning ways as they end the NPFL first stanza in 4th place.

 

Reigning NPFL champions Rangers International FC secured a hard-fought 1-0 away victory against Niger Tornadoes at the Bako Kotangora Memorial Stadium, Minna, on Sunday. Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side, led by Chief Coach Ekeh Ekenedilichukwu for this match, overcame their opponents with a resilient performance.

 

Bashir Usman, a former Tornadoes player, scored the decisive goal in the 34th minute following a brilliant interplay with Silas Nenrot. Despite Tornadoes' efforts to equalize, goalkeeper Lucky Abdullahi made crucial saves to maintain Rangers' lead. In the second half, Rangers introduced Frank Uwumiro to replace the injured Bashir, enhancing their attacking efforts, but the home side’s defense held firm.

 

Rangers' backline, led by Austin Opara and Ikenna Stephen, successfully repelled all attacks, and substitute Okorie Chiedozie missed a golden opportunity to double the lead late in the game. The win sees Rangers end the first stanza of the NPFL season in 4th place, with 31 points from 19 matches, including eight wins, seven draws, and four losses.

 

Coach Ekenedilichukwu praised his players’ determination after their previous home loss, while goal scorer Bashir Usman expressed happiness over the victory against his former club.

 

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