TRENDING

Bandits set community ablaze after killing several residents in Zamfara • Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on US goods take effect Sept 8 • “I Don’t Hate Christians” – Sheik Jingir Claims Despite Calling Them Infidels • Otu assures SPAR fire victims of government assistance • Atiku, Lagos mourn veteran actor Ogogo • Zelensky rejects rival’s call for vote, says it would ‘split’ Ukraine • Magixx announces mother’s death, mourns painful loss • Army intercepts three disassembled canoes procured for terrorist leader in Zamfara • Hardship: TUC demands decent jobs, fair distribution of wealth • Kebbe terror attack: Displaced families battle hunger, trauma • 2027: Leadership positions not tickets to amass wealth illegally – UI don warns politicians • Scottie admits illness after flat BMW performance • The world lost a giant – Nigerian celebrities mourn Ogogo’s death • Niger State orders security forces to rescue abducted worshippers in Borgu • 2027: APC must acknowledge Nigerians’ pains, assure relief — Kawu • Fuel subsidy removal has pushed Nigerians into poverty, Tinubu ill-advised — Kenneth Okonkwo • Osun: Tinubu’s restraint helped Adeleke win — Imumolen • Osun guber: Adeleke’s Tinubu backing punctures opposition’s 2027 plan — Presidency • Onitsha traders demand removal of Ogbogwu market caretaker committee • Turkey: Salah scores first two goals for Trabzonspor in win over Istanbul Basaksehir • Bandits set community ablaze after killing several residents in Zamfara • Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on US goods take effect Sept 8 • “I Don’t Hate Christians” – Sheik Jingir Claims Despite Calling Them Infidels • Otu assures SPAR fire victims of government assistance • Atiku, Lagos mourn veteran actor Ogogo • Zelensky rejects rival’s call for vote, says it would ‘split’ Ukraine • Magixx announces mother’s death, mourns painful loss • Army intercepts three disassembled canoes procured for terrorist leader in Zamfara • Hardship: TUC demands decent jobs, fair distribution of wealth • Kebbe terror attack: Displaced families battle hunger, trauma • 2027: Leadership positions not tickets to amass wealth illegally – UI don warns politicians • Scottie admits illness after flat BMW performance • The world lost a giant – Nigerian celebrities mourn Ogogo’s death • Niger State orders security forces to rescue abducted worshippers in Borgu • 2027: APC must acknowledge Nigerians’ pains, assure relief — Kawu • Fuel subsidy removal has pushed Nigerians into poverty, Tinubu ill-advised — Kenneth Okonkwo • Osun: Tinubu’s restraint helped Adeleke win — Imumolen • Osun guber: Adeleke’s Tinubu backing punctures opposition’s 2027 plan — Presidency • Onitsha traders demand removal of Ogbogwu market caretaker committee • Turkey: Salah scores first two goals for Trabzonspor in win over Istanbul Basaksehir

August 23, 2026|21:44

Back to Home

NPFL

NPFL: Rangers overcome Plateau United to win pre-season invitational tournament

Daily Post about 2 hours 1 mins read

Rangers recorded a 1-0 victory over Plateau United in the final of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, pre-season invitational tournament at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday.

Justice Akugre scored the winning goal with a header in the 28th minute.

Akugre rose unchallenged inside the box to power home a header after a dangerous corner was delivered into the area.

Rangers maintained their lead for the remainder of the game despite efforts by Plateau United to get back into the game.

Mighty Jets secured third position after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Katsina United.

Tochukwu Ibedu netted the winning goal eight minutes before the break.

NPFL: Rangers overcome Plateau United to win pre-season invitational tournament

This article was sourced from an external publication.

Share this article