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  1. Rangers International host Algerian champions MC Alger in the final qualifying round of the CAF Champions League at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta on Sunday, 18 October 2026, with the return leg in Algiers on Friday, 23 October.
  2. El-Kanemi Warriors host Raja Casablanca in the CAF Confederation Cup at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne on Sunday, 18 October 2026, before the return leg in Casablanca on Friday, 23 October.
  3. Rivers United and Shooting Stars have already been knocked out, leaving Rangers and El-Kanemi as Nigeria's only clubs still in African competition.
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NPFL · 3 min read

Rangers and El-Kanemi face North African giants with CAF group places at stake

Nigeria's last two clubs in Africa play home first legs on Sunday, 18 October: Rangers against Algeria's MC Alger and El-Kanemi Warriors against Raja Casablanca.

Rangers International and El-Kanemi Warriors, the only Nigerian clubs still in African competition this season, play the home legs of their final qualifying ties on Sunday, 18 October 2026, with places in the group stages of the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup at stake. Rangers, the reigning Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, host Algeria's champions MC…

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  1. Rangers International drew 2-2 with Barau FC in Kano on Sunday, 11 October 2026, thanks to Chidiebere Nwobodo's stoppage-time equaliser.
  2. Rangers lead the NPFL on 17 points after eight games, one ahead of unbeaten Rivers United, who drew 0-0 at Abia Warriors.
  3. Plateau United beat Kano Pillars 4-0 in Jos to move third, while Enyimba are 19th after losing 4-2 at Katsina United on Friday, 9 October.
Gist Reel

NPFL · 3 min read

NPFL: Rangers stay top after late Barau draw as Plateau United thrash Pillars

Chidiebere Nwobodo's stoppage-time goal earned Rangers a 2-2 draw in Kano and kept them a point clear of Rivers United after Matchday 8 of the NPFL.

Rangers International stayed top of the NPFL after Chidiebere Nwobodo's stoppage-time goal earned them a 2-2 draw with Barau FC at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano on Sunday, 11 October 2026, the league reported. The point leaves the defending champions on 17 points from eight games, one ahead of Rivers United, who were held 0-0 by Abia Warriors, according…

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  1. Barau drew 1-1 at Sporting Lagos and lead on 12 points from six games
  2. Ikorodu City beat champions Rangers 2-0 for a first league win over them
  3. Enyimba held Kano Pillars 0-0 for their first point after four straight defeats
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NPFL · 2 min read

NPFL: Barau stay top as Ikorodu City end Rangers’ unbeaten run

Matchday six saw Barau keep top spot, champions Rangers fall 2-0 in Lagos and nine-time winners Enyimba finally get off the mark.

Barau FC are still the team to catch in the Nigeria Premier Football League. The Kano club drew 1-1 with Sporting Lagos at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Saturday, 26 September, to stay top of the table on 12 points from six games, unbeaten after three wins and three draws. Barau led through a first-half Joseph Atule penalty, but Sodiq…

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