# Rangers International football club developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rangers-international-football-club-developments
> Updated: 2026-09-18T23:00:32.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3.

Rangers International, the reigning Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, is preparing for its title defence. Due to renovations at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, the club will play its home matches and CAF Champions League fixtures at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta. The club recently won the 2026 NPFL Invitational trophy after defeating Plateau United 1-0.

Expanding its operations, the club has announced plans to enter a team into the Nigerian Women’s Football League (NWFL). General Manager Amobi Ezeaku stated that the club is establishing structures for the upcoming season, including an open screening process to recruit players. Coach Favour Anieke will lead the female team as part of the club’s broader football development strategy, with the goal of building a squad capable of competing at the continental level.

In recent domestic action, Rangers International secured their first win of the 2026/27 season with a 2-1 victory over Nasarawa United at Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri. Goals from Chidozie Iwundu and Daniel Itodo moved the team to 8th place in the standings. Additionally, Rangers player Kenneth Igboke has received an international call-up to join the Super Eagles for an international friendly against Russia scheduled for October.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: NPFL players receive international call-ups amid Rangers International victory

Four NPFL players have earned international call-ups for Nigeria and Sierra Leone, while Rangers International secured their first domestic win of the season against Nasarawa United.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/npfl-players-receive-international-call-ups-amid-rangers-international-victory

### 2026-09-16: Rangers International to enter Nigerian Women’s Football League

Rangers International of Enugu plans to debut a women’s team in the Nigerian Women’s Football League (NWFL) following upcoming player screenings.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rangers-international-to-enter-nigerian-womens-football-league

### 2026-08-25: Rangers International prepares NPFL title defence

NPFL champions Rangers International won the 2026 NPFL Invitational and will begin their title defence against Katsina United, playing home matches in Abeokuta due to stadium renovations.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rangers-international-prepares-npfl-title-defence

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