Relegation-zone woes for Sporting Lagos as NPFL leaders Rangers, led by Super Eagles’ Igboke, fire 6-word warning

Relegation-threatened Sporting Lagos have been put on notice by NPFL league leaders Rangers International, who are armed with the firepower of Super Eagles star Kenneth Igboke.

The two sides are set to square off in a decisive matchday 34 clash, with Rangers, known as the "Flying Antelopes," sending a clear message to their hosts ahead of the encounter on Sunday.

In a pre-match statement, the Rangers media team warned that the Tech Boys will be "fighting the fight of their lives" against the Antelopes, underscoring the importance of the game for both sides.

In the reverse fixture, played at the Awka City Stadium on December 17, 2023, Rangers emerged victorious with a 2-0 scoreline, thanks to goals from Austin Onyemaechi and Agu Kenechukwu.

However, Rangers coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has urged his team not to underestimate their opponents, acknowledging the threat posed by Sporting Lagos, especially under their new manager Abdullahi Biffo.

"We expect a good game from Sporting Lagos, but we are very positive of the outcome," Ilechukwu said.

Rangers currently sit atop the NPFL table with 60 points, four ahead of defending champions Enyimba, while Sporting Lagos are just a point above the relegation zone in 14th place.

The upcoming clash between the league leaders and the relegation-threatened Sporting Lagos promises to be a high-stakes affair, with the Flying Antelopes and their star-studded lineup, led by Igboke, determined to maintain their position at the summit of the NPFL.

The game is one of a few set to be on TV courtesy of the official broadcast partners of the NPFL, StarTimes.