Rangers Eye Awka City Stadium as Temporary Fortress Ahead of 2025/26 NPFL Season
Rangers International FC, popularly known as the Flying Antelopes, are reportedly planning to relocate to the Awka City Stadium as a temporary home ground for the upcoming 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.
This move comes as the club's historic Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu undergoes a significant facelift in preparation for the 2025 National Sports Festival — a project being spearheaded by the Enugu State Government.
📍 A Strategic Move Amid Transition
While the renovation is a welcome development for sports lovers across the region, the Flying Antelopes must now adapt quickly to a new environment. The Awka City Stadium, located in Anambra State, is set to become the club’s base — at least for the interim.
The club is already back in camp, prepping for what many fans hope will be a much better campaign after a lackluster 10th-place finish last season.
💬 Opinion: Change of Scenery, Change of Fortune?
A stadium is more than just grass and stands — it’s the heart of a football club, where fans, history, and spirit collide. Rangers’ shift to Awka may come with challenges: unfamiliar terrain, distant supporters, and potential loss of home advantage. However, it could also spark a fresh start, a clean slate, and perhaps renewed motivation among players and fans.
Rangers is a team with pedigree and deep roots in Nigerian football. This temporary relocation may test their resilience and adaptability, but with the right mindset, it could be the boost they need to reestablish themselves as NPFL contenders.
The 2025/26 NPFL season kicks off Friday, August 22, and all eyes will be on how Rangers navigates this transitional period — on and off the pitch.
🧠 Final Thought:
Sometimes, being away from home helps you remember what you’re made of. The Awka move may just be the storm before the rise of a stronger Rangers.
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