2025/2026 NPFL Matchday 24 Preview: Plateau United Seek Momentum as Rangers Aim for Instant Response

Posted : 29 January 2026

Fresh from a confidence-boosting victory in Jos, Plateau United FC will look to build on renewed belief as the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season enters a decisive phase. Meanwhile, Rangers International FC are plotting an immediate response to their recent setback.

The Peace Boys claimed a crucial 2-1 win over Rangers on Matchday 23, a result that not only lifted them further clear of the relegation zone but also underlined the growing influence of their new technical direction. That victory moved Plateau United to 15th position with 27 points, injecting fresh hope into their survival push.

Under their experienced manager, Plateau United have shown greater organisation, intensity, and belief—qualities that were evident as they took early initiative against the Flying Antelopes. With confidence rising and the relegation battle tightening, the Jos-based side know that consistency is now key to turning relief into safety.

For Rangers International, the defeat marked their first loss since the resumption of the second stanza, stalling their momentum at a time when they were closing in on the top three. The seven-time champions sit fifth on 36 points and will be eager to ensure the loss in Jos proves only a temporary blip.

Head coach Ekenedilichukwu Eke has already struck a defiant tone, stressing resilience and focus as Rangers prepare for their next challenge. “Football is a game of outcomes. Sometimes you lose, but what matters is how you respond,” he noted, insisting his side remains firmly focused on their season objectives.

Attention now shifts to Matchday 24, where Rangers will return to the familiar confines of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu on February 1 to face Kano Pillars, another team battling relegation. The fixture presents an opportunity for the Flying Antelopes to quickly regain lost ground and reassert their title ambitions.

Meanwhile, Plateau United manager Gbenga Ogunbote continues to emphasise belief, trust, and personal responsibility as the foundation of his team’s revival. “When players believe in the process and understand the value of their careers, they give everything,” he said, a mindset he hopes will drive the Peace Boys through the remaining fixtures.

With survival hopes rekindled in Jos and pride wounded in Enugu, both Plateau United and Rangers now head into the next round of matches with clear but contrasting missions: one fighting to stay afloat, the other determined not to lose sight of the summit.

2025/2026 NPFL Matchday 24 Preview: Plateau United Seek Momentum as Rangers Aim for Instant Response

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