NPFL: Rangers Handed Double Injury Boost For Title Charge

Rangers International, affectionately known as the “Flying Antelopes,” have received a significant psychological and tactical lift as they enter the final straight of the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.

In what is being described as a timely boost for manager Fidelis Ilechukwu, midfield stalwarts Ejike Ugochukwu and Patrick Mensah have both returned to full first-team training following their respective injury layoffs.

The return of the duo provides much-needed depth as Rangers look to secure their ninth domestic title. The race for the crown has become a nerve-shredding affair; Rangers currently lead the pack with 59 points, but a relentless Rivers United side remains just one point adrift in second place.

Any slip-up at this stage could prove fatal to their championship aspirations.
Next up for the league leaders is a daunting trip to face Bayelsa United.

While the opposition may be lower in the standings, the pressure of a title run-in often levels the playing field. Ilechukwu will be buoyed by the fact that he can now call upon the experience of Ugochukwu and Mensah to steady the ship and provide the creative spark necessary to navigate these final, pivotal fixtures.