Rangers Seek Breakthrough as Nigerian Premier League Season Kicks Off
In a thrilling opening match of the 2024-25 Nigeria Premier Football League season, reigning champions Rangers were left disappointed with a goalless draw against El-Kanemi Warriors at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Saturday. Despite creating several scoring opportunities, the team failed to find the back of the net, leaving them searching for that elusive breakthrough.
Rangers’ coach Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side was left lamenting their missed chances, with the team’s official social media account reflecting on the game, stating, "All squared up at full time—hard luck as we couldn’t find a breakthrough."
The stalemate marked the beginning of the new season for the Nigerian Premier League, with several other matchday one fixtures scheduled to take place next week. As the teams regroup and prepare for the challenges ahead, Rangers will be looking to convert their possession and chances into goals and get their campaign off to a winning start.
With a season full of excitement and competition on the horizon, fans of the Nigerian Premier League will be eagerly anticipating the next matchday and the opportunities it brings. For Rangers, the goalless draw will serve as a wake-up call to refocus and rediscover their scoring touch, a mission they will embark on when the next set of matches kicks off.
