NPFL Updates: Rangers Grab Slim CL Win, Udom Joins Villarreal, See Others

The first leg of the CAF Champions League second preliminary round tie saw NPFL champions, Rangers securing a 1-0 victory over Angola’s Sagrada Esperanca.

Kazeem Ogunleye scored the winning goal 12 minutes from time and the NPFL champions held on to the narrow lead for the rest of the game.

Rangers will aim to progress to the group stage with a draw at the reverse fixture in Luanda on Sunday, November 22.

Meanwhile, Nigeria’s other representative, Remo Stars, exited the competition in the first round after being defeated by AS FAR of Morocco.

Babaganaru wants Akwa United to give More

In a bid to secure maximum points in their upcoming clash against Abia Warriors, Akwa United’s technical adviser, Muhammad Babaganaru, emphasized the need for improved performance from his team.

He expressed confidence in his players’ readiness to fight for a win in their first home match of the season at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Sunday.

Ekerette Udom joins Villarreal

Nigerian defender Ekerette Udom completed a move to Spanish club Villarreal from Rivers United. He signed a two-year deal with the La Liga side.

Nwoke Leaves Sporting Lagos

Goalkeeper Christian Nwoke joined Danish side Aarhus Fremad on a season-long loan deal from relegated NPFL side, Sporting Lagos.

Nasarawa State Deputy Governor Meets Nasarawa United

Nasarawa State Deputy Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Agbadu, held a closed-door meeting with Nasarawa United’s technical crew to fine-tune the team’s plan as they begin their campaign in the NPFL.

Nasarawa United will be facing Niger Tornadoes at the Bako Kontagora Memorial Mini Stadium on Sunday, September 15, 2024.