2024/2025 NPFL Match Day 6: Rangers International FC storms Ijebu Ode against Sunshine Stars

Posted : 12 October 2024

The reigning Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Rangers International FC, have arrived in the ancient city of Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, set for a clash with Sunshine Stars FC of Akure at their adopted ground.

The Flying Antelopes, for the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), will hope to maintain their fine form that has seen the team win three matches out of four played since their ouster from the lucrative CAF Champions League, as they engage the Owena Whales at the Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode. This matchday 6 NPFL fixture will mark the 20th time that both sides have clashed in the top flight.

The Flying Antelopes enjoy an edge with eight victories compared to four for the Owena Whales, with seven encounters ending in draws in the first 19 matches.

Still basking in the win over Abia Warriors in an ‘Oriental Derby’ at the weekend in Enugu, the coach Fidelis Ilechukwu-led side will be hoping to push for a good result against coach Kennedy Boboye's wards, who are very strong at their adopted home ground, with Chinedu Nwosu, Seth Mayi, and others firing on all cylinders for the Akure side.

With the expected presence of reliable midfielders Kazeem Ogunleye, Isaac Saviour, and Ugwueze Chinemerem in the middle of the pack to service the attacking line, the visitors are in for a real challenge as they target to improve their 4th position on the log, while the home side will be looking to catch up with the early pace setters.

Fans can expect an energetic atmosphere at the Dipo Dina International Stadium. Rangers’ latest attacking sensation, Silas Nenrot, said, “I am really glad to be in Rangers.

“A very big club with high prospects. I want to be part of history by making a significant contribution toward retaining the trophy won last season, and this starts with this weekend’s game in Ijebu-Ode.

“Sure, the league is a marathon, but we have our eyes on getting the maximum points because we have been working so hard, and I believe that with the help of my teammates, we can achieve our goal.”

In the run-up to this weekend’s fixture, Rangers have scored in four consecutive league matches while keeping three clean sheets. However, their opponents, who have won two league matches out of the five they have played, lost two, and ended one in a draw, will want to continue in their newfound form and make their push for a successful title defense a reality.

2024/2025 NPFL Match Day 6: Rangers International FC storms Ijebu Ode against Sunshine Stars

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