NPFL 25: Ilechukwu Disappointed To Drop Points In Benin

NPFL 25: Ilechukwu Disappointed To Drop Points In Benin

Precious Oham

Rangers international coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has expressed disappointment following his side's scoreless affair with Bendel Insurance, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Rangers Int'l fought their way to a valuable away point, holding Bendel Insurance to a 0-0 draw in a keenly contested match day 32 encounter of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) 2024/2025 season.

The Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City played host to a tightly fought affair where both sides had opportunities to snatch victory but ultimately had to settle for a share of the spoils.

Speaking after the match, Ilechukwu expressed a tinge of disappointment despite securing a point.

"It was a good match which we came prepared to pick the maximum points at stake, but we are happy with the result. This is a result I can say was two points dropped for us, and we continue to work hard in our remaining fixtures to ensure we end the season on a high."

Rangers will now prepare for their next NPFL fixture, a highly anticipated Oriental derby against Heartland FC.

The match day 33 clash is slated to take place at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu next weekend, promising another exciting encounter for the fans.

The result means Rangers leave Benin City with a valuable away point, taking their tally to 46 points from 32 matches played so far in the NPFL season.

Both teams will now turn their attention to the President Federation Cup 2025, where they are scheduled to participate in the round of 16 on April 16, 2025, in Lagos, with a coveted quarter-final spot up for grabs.