Reigning NPFL champions, Rangers Int’l have announced their 28-man pre-season squad ahead of the upcoming season. The squad includes 2024 Super Eagles invitee Kenneth Igboke, who was a non-playing substitute in the recent World Cup qualifying matches against South Africa and Benin.
The team’s management, led by G.M/CEO Amobi Ezeaku Esq. and technical adviser Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu, confirmed the list of players expected to report to camp on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. The squad includes a mix of retained players and new signings, with negotiations still ongoing for additional players.
Rangers’ boss Amobi Ezeaku Esq. expressed confidence in the team’s ability to make a big impact in the upcoming season, both domestically and on the continent.
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Coach Ilechukwu emphasized the importance of an early start to preparations, given the team’s participation in the CAF Champions League.
The squad includes a mix of experienced players like Japhet Opubo, Detan Ogundare, and Godwin Obaje, as well as younger talent like Kenneth Igboke and Chimobi Igwilo. The team will be looking to build on their success last season and make a strong defense of their NPFL title.
With the CAF Champions League campaign set to kick off in August, Rangers are wasting no time in preparing for the challenges ahead. The team’s early start to pre-season training is a testament to their commitment to success and their desire to make a lasting impact on the African football scene.
Rangers Int’l are one of the most active clubs in the ongoing summer transfer market. At least 4 players have joined the current champions of Nigeria with many other big names linked to the club still poised to join before the start of the 2024/2025 NPFL season.
