Rangers International have turned their attention to their Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, Matchday 11 encounter against Rivers United following their exit from the CAF Champions League.
The Flying Antelopes were knocked out of the continental competition after suffering a 3-2 aggregate defeat to Algerian side MC Alger.
Fidelis Ilechukwu’s men will now focus on their league campaign as they prepare to face Rivers United at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt.
The Enugu-based club will be eager to return to winning ways as they look to strengthen their position in the NPFL title race.
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Announcing their focus on the upcoming fixture, Rangers wrote on their official X handle:
“Focus shifts to the next battle! ⚔️🔴⚪️We travel to Port Harcourt to face Rivers United FC in our next NPFL fixture. The quest for those crucial three points continues. 🦅💪,” Rangers wrote on their official X handle.
Rivers United currently sit at the top of the NPFL standings with 17 points from 10 matches.
Defending champions Rangers are also on 17 points but have two outstanding matches, putting them firmly in contention as the league campaign progresses.
The encounter promises to be a crucial test for both sides, with Rangers seeking to bounce back from their continental disappointment and Rivers United aiming to maintain their position at the summit.
By Adeboye Amosu
