NPFL Kickoff: Rangers Eye Victory in Season Opener Against El-Kanemi Warriors

Rangers will kick off their Nigeria Premier Football League title defense against El-Kanemi Warriors at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu on Saturday.

The Flying Antelopes aim to follow in the footsteps of previous champions, Enyimba and Rivers United, by starting their campaign with a win.

Fidelis Ilechukwu’s squad also hopes to make history by becoming the first club in a decade to win consecutive titles since Kano Pillars achieved that feat from 2012 to 2014.

Despite losing key players, Rangers have made strong signings and enter the match as clear favorites, based on their superior pedigree.

Although their performance in the CAF Champions League against US Zilimadjou of Comoros was lackluster, the team knows they must step up to begin the season on a positive note.

Meanwhile, El-Kanemi Warriors, returning to the top flight after a stint in the Nigeria National League, will be eager to make a statement by earning at least a point in the match.