Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Enugu Rangers’ matchday 3 fixture with Nasarawa United has been moved to the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri, Imo State. The shift of venue was confirmed by organisers of the Nigeria topflight, NPFL, in a statement today (Tuesday), on their official X handle. According to the NPFL, the game was initially scheduled to take place at the Awka Township Stasium in Anambra.
“Rangers International vs Nasarawa United has been moved to the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, due to the unavailability of the Awka Township Stadium. Date still remains Thursday, September 17, 2026,” the NPFL stated. Rangers played their matchday 1 league fixture against Katsina United (1-1) at the MKO Abiola stadium in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Also, their CAF Champions League first leg, first round tie with Sobemap of Benin Republic, was also played in Abeokuta.
The Flying Antelopes are currently in 16th place having played just one game in the league. Nasarawa occupy 13th spot and are on three points on the standings after two matches played so far.
Meanwhile, Rangers General Manager, Amobi Ezeaku, rewarded the players with $10,000 for their qualification for the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League Ezeaku announced the cash gift while addressing the players after their penalty shootout victory over Sobemap in Lomé, Togo, assuring them that there would be more rewards for their efforts.
“I am not going to say to you guys, when we get back to Nigeria, Captain, come, I have here with me $10,000, and this $10,000 is for you guys. Congratulations, and we are going to do more. By God’s grace, we are going to do more.” He also charged the players to maintain their discipline as they prepare for a tougher challenge in the next round of the competition.