Rangers International vs Niger Tornadoes Prediction: Can Rangers International NPFL trophy in June 2026?

Rangers International vs Niger Tornadoes: Prediction and odds on the Match on 23 November 2025

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) keeps delivering excitement both on and off the pitch. On November 23, 2025, Enugu Rangers will face Niger Tornadoes at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium. In the standings, Enugu Rangers are 7th with 19 points, just behind Niger Tornadoes, who are in 5th place with 20 points. This Saturday, Enugu Rangers will try to close the gap when they take on Niger Tornadoes. The Flying Antelopes are currently 4th in the league with 31 points, while Ikon Allah sits in 10th with 24 points. Let’s dive into the match prediction.

Rangers International: Form and Statistics

Enugu Rangers finished 2024 strong with a 1-0 win over their opponent at the Bako Stadium, staying in the top four as the league took a break. In their last five matches, they’ve earned eight points (2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss). They kept four clean sheets and scored twice. At home, the Flying Antelopes have won four of their last five games, with a 1-0 loss to Shooting Stars being the only setback in mid-December. Their recent run shows strong defense, with only 2 goals conceded in 5 matches. However, their scoring is limited, and this could be a concern against tougher teams.

Rangers International News and Lineup

GTI Asset Management & Trust Limited, strategic partners to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), have joined others in mourning the death of Mr. Norbert Okolie, the Director of Media and Communications for Rangers International of Enugu. In a statement released on Monday in Lagos, GTI’s Head of Media and Publicity, Andrew Ekejiuba, expressed deep shock at the passing of the veteran photojournalist. He highlighted Okolie’s significant contributions to the growth and development of the NPFL.

🔖 Rangers International Expected Lineup

Lucky Abdullahi, Oputa Chibueze, Evans Ogbonda, Opara Austin, Iwundu Chidozie, Ikechukwu Mgbemene, Ugochukwu Ugwoke, Wisdom Ebirim, Nwobodo Chidiebere, Obaje Godwin, Waheed Adebayo

Substitutes: Abine George, Joel Odoh, Igwe Pius, Itooho Daniel, Precious Ezechukwuma, Monday Daniel, Igwilo Chimobi, Daniel Eni, Nnaji Christian

Coach: Fidelis Ilechukwu 

Niger Tornadoes: Form and Statistics

Niger Tornadoes will face Rangers Int'l on Sunday in the NPFL Matchday 14 at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium. The Minna-based team is aiming to build on their strong start to the season, currently sitting in 5th place on the NPFL table. They are the highest-scoring team in the league with 17 goals so far, and have one win and one draw away from home, making them a tough opponent. Midfielder Ani Chigozie, who will play against his hometown club, shared his excitement about returning to Enugu. "I’m so happy to be in my hometown and playing against my Fatherland club," he said. Chigozie, who joined Niger Tornadoes from Enyimba FC, has been a key player for the team. He promised to stay focused and help secure a good result. "It’s always a great feeling to play against one of the most successful clubs in Nigeria," he added. Chigozie emphasized that the team will stay focused and approach the match with the right mindset. "Nothing changes. We’ll just go on the field and do what we do best," he said. Last season, Niger Tornadoes won 2-1 away in this fixture, and Chigozie is confident they can get another positive result, despite Rangers' recent strong form. Niger Tornadoes have 20 points, while Rangers are in 7th place with 19 points from 13 matches.

Niger Tornadoes News and Lineup

Rock solid defender, Sunday Akinmoladun was named in the NPFL team of the week.

🔖 Niger Tornadoes Expected Lineup

Ifeanyi Nchekwube, Etim Mathew, Felix Oloye, Sunday Akinmoladun, Eziefule Chibueze Damian, Ahmed Family, Abdulaziz Dalhatu, Joseph Godstime, Terdoo Shimagande, Ani Chigozie, Sarki Ismail

Substitutes: Godwin Daniel, Aliyu Mohammed Goyi, Abdulrasheed S Dabai, Abdulrahman Hamisu, Ifeanyi Okoye, Rickson Mendos, Musa Abbati, Godwin John, Yusuf Omotayo

Rangers International vs Niger Tornadoes Head-to-Head statistics

In their last 6 matchups, Enugu Rangers have won half of the encounters against Niger Tornadoes.

Rangers International vs Niger Tornadoes: Betting Tips & Odds

• Niger Tornadoes have won 3 of their last 5 games, showing strong momentum. In contrast, Enugu Rangers have earned 2 wins and 2 draws, putting them on a more stable path.
• Niger Tornadoes have scored 9 goals in those 5 matches, while Enugu Rangers have only scored 2, giving Niger Tornadoes the edge in attack.
• Historically, Enugu Rangers hold a 4-2-2 record over Niger Tornadoes, which gives them a psychological advantage, even though Niger Tornadoes won 1-2 in their most recent meeting.
• Both teams average 2.5 goals per game, setting the stage for a competitive attacking contest.
• Enugu Rangers have won 4 of their last 5 home games and have beaten Niger Tornadoes in the last 3 encounters. They have also kept 8 clean sheets in their last 10 league matches.
• On the other hand, Niger Tornadoes have lost 3 of their last 5 games and have struggled on the road, losing their last 4 away matches

Rangers International vs Niger Tornadoes match prediction, 23rd November 2025

Rangers International are 6 points clear at the top of the NPFL with 12 games remaining. Will this be the year Enugu Rangers fly high, or will Remo Sharks or Enyimba spoil the party? Who will lift the NPFL trophy in June 2026? Enugu Rangers play with strong defensive organization, averaging 0.4 goals scored and 0.4 conceded. Their cautious buildup limits attacking threats. In contrast, Niger Tornadoes have shown attacking strength but struggle with defensive inconsistency. Rangers will aim to start January strong and push for African Cup contention, targeting an inconsistent Niger Tornadoes. Niger Tornadoes have struggled on the road and have a poor record in this fixture. Given this, it’s unlikely they will break their cycle, and Rangers are expected to win again. Rangers have a solid 67% home win rate in the league, while Niger Tornadoes have lost 4 of their last 6 away matches. With both teams strong in different areas, this match promises to be a tactical battle. Our prediction model suggests the match will see under 2.5 goals.

Our match prediction is Rangers to win with odds at 1.65 on the 1Xbet bookmaker.

Our betting tip is BTTS (no) with odds at 1.90 on the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our last match prediction is Under 2.5 total goals with odds at 1.90 on Betway bookmaker.