After seeing their 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title chase fade away, Rivers United FC is set to take on the dethroned league kings, Rangers International FC, in the NPFL Match Day 36 fixture, which can only be tagged as the clash of the titans.
For the Pride of Rivers, they have nothing at stake and nothing to play for at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, as they should be content with finishing in second place behind Remo Stars.
However, for Rangers International FC, it will be a mark of honor, having lost some important matches during the season, especially after losing an astonishing six home games, a result that ultimately knocked them out of the continental slot.
Despite the league disappointment, the Flying Antelopes still have a chance to secure a continental ticket, having qualified for the semifinals of the 2025 President Federation Cup.
If Fidelis Ilechukwu's men can win the 2025 Federation Cup, they will have a chance to play continental football next season, which has long been a known ambition of the club.
Although the match may mean nothing in terms of the league standings, it is a crucial fixture for both teams aiming for continental football.
Rivers United sits comfortably in second place with 58 points, while Rangers are in sixth and pushing hard to break into the top three.
Rivers United will be keen to secure their season with a strong finish after trailing Remo Stars for most of the campaign. Rangers, however, will not go down without a fight.
Head to head
Both clubs, Rivers United FC and Rangers International FC, are tied on wins, with both sharing two wins each and one draw in the last five matches.
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