NPFL Transfer: Rangers Unveil Three Signings

NPFL Transfer: Rangers Unveil Three Signings

Precious Oham

Rangers International has concluded negotiations and signed the duo of Garando Tekena and Anayor Ogbonna to add quality to the team’s rich squad for next season, BSNSports.com.ng reports. 

Tekena, a midfield maestro joined from Bayelsa United while attacking sensation, Anayor Ogbonna is joining from relegated, Gombe United, and they have both put pen to paper to defend the badge of the ‘Flying Antelopes’ for the coming season.

Also, the 2023/2024 NPFL champions have secured the signature of teenage defensive midfield Trojan, Nwobodo Somtochukwu, who last featured for Enugu State League finalist, F.C Inter of Enugu.

The defensive midfielder who was highly elated at the opportunity thrown at him by the champions, said, "This is a big opportunity that I have been waiting for, and I will do my best to convince the coaches to give me playing time in the star-studded team that is being put together to defend the domestic league and excel on the continent. I thank my coaches and teammates at F.C Inter for making me a better player to be spotted by a big side like Rangers."

Rangers CEO, Amobi Ezeaku said of the latest acquisition, "Just as it is in the club’s philosophy, this is another great signing for us and it goes a long way to encourage young talents that abound the nook and crannies of the state to keep working hard for opportunities to join Rangers and showcase their God-given talents. The scouting team has followed Somtochukwu and coaches over time and, has shown he has what it takes to make it at the big stage."