NPFL Updates: Ikorodu City Set For First Home Game, Rangers Seek Redemption

Ikorodu City FC are gearing up for their rescheduled matchday two fixture against the reigning NPFL champions, Rangers.

The Oga Boys will have a home advantage as they are set to play their first NPFL home game at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan. The highly anticipated NPFL encounter will kick off at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25.

After securing their first point in the NPFL with a hard-fought goalless draw against Kwara United, Ikorodu City are fully focused on their upcoming clash.

The team expressed their determination via a post on their official X page which reads: “Shifting focus. Our first home game of the NPFL season. We welcome the defending champions in this midweek rescheduled MD2 fixture.”

In their season opener, Ikorodu City suffered a 3-0 defeat against Kano Pillars, and they will be looking to bounce back with a strong performance against Rangers.

Enugu Rangers Seek Redemption

Enugu Rangers are eager to redeem themselves following their elimination from the CAF Champions League at the hands of Angolan club Sagrada Esperanca.

Expressing their resolve ahead of their clash with the newly promoted Ikorodu City FC, the reigning NPFL champions wrote on X: “It’s time to make it count,” as they aim to secure a positive result against Ikorodu City.”

In their first and only NPFL game of the season, Rangers were held to a goalless draw by El-kanemi Warriors. Hence, they will be looking to secure their first victory of the season in Lagos.

Flying Eagles Get New Coordinator

Gombe United’s General Manager, Malam Abubakar Abubakar (Yellow), has taken on a new role as the coordinator of the Flying Eagles.

This announcement was made by Gombe United via their X page. This development comes after the recent appointment of Aliyu Zubairu as the new head coach of the Flying Eagles. Note that both Abubakar and Zubairu previously worked together at Gombe United in 2023.

The Flying Eagles are currently in preparations for the WAFU B Under-20 Championship in Abuja.

During their preparations, the team secured a 1-0 victory against Water FC of Abuja in their first training game but faced a setback with a 1-0 loss to Marlintarki in the second game.

The upcoming WAFU Championship will determine the team that will represent the zone at the 2025 Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations.