Defending champions Rangers suffered a stunning 2-1 defeat to Niger Tornadoes at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu on Saturday, leaving head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu to rue his team’s poor marksmanship.
The Flying Antelopes dominated the game, creating numerous scoring opportunities, but their profligacy in front of goal proved costly. In contrast, Niger Tornadoes made the most of their limited chances, scoring two crucial goals to secure the win.
“We created a lot of chances but could not utilize them but one, while our opponent got two chances and made use of them,” Ilechukwu lamented after the game. This defeat marks Rangers’ second home loss of the campaign, raising concerns about their title defense.
As the team looks to bounce back from this setback, Ilechukwu will be working to address his team’s finishing woes and ensure that they capitalize on their scoring opportunities. With the league table becoming increasingly competitive, Rangers cannot afford to drop more points if they hope to retain their crown.
