Rangers shift focus to Rivers United after CAF Champions League exit
- Rangers International were knocked out of the CAF Champions League 3-2 on aggregate by MC Alger.
- The Enugu club now face Rivers United in Port Harcourt in NPFL Matchday 11.
- Both sides have 17 points, but Rangers have two games in hand.
Rangers International have turned their attention back to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after their CAF Champions League campaign ended. The Enugu club lost 3-2 on aggregate to Algerian side MC Alger, according to the reports.
Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu's side now travel to the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt to face Rivers United on NPFL Matchday 11. The club confirmed the switch on its official X account, saying attention had moved to "the next battle" and that it was chasing "those crucial three points" in Port Harcourt.
Why this match matters
Rivers United currently top the NPFL table with 17 points from 10 matches. Defending champions Rangers also have 17 points, but with two games in hand — meaning a win in Port Harcourt could lift them above the leaders.
For Rangers, the fixture is a chance to recover quickly from the disappointment of going out of Africa's biggest club competition. For Rivers United, it is a test of whether they can hold on at the summit.
Both clubs will see the game as important to their title ambitions as the league season moves along.
What happens next
Rangers will hope to return to winning form in Port Harcourt, while Rivers United will be looking to protect their place at the top of the standings. The result will shape how the NPFL title race looks in the coming weeks.
