Posted by Rangers lost 1-0 to Akwa United in their first preseason game, marking their first loss of the summer.
Akwa United’s Seyi Oguntayo scored the game-winning goal on the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium’s practice field.
The defense quartet of Austin Opara, Philip Clement, David Chimezie, and Barnabas Ingya have all been given starting roles by Rangers head coach Fidelis Ilechwuku.
The Promise Keepers were the first to find their rhythm, but the Flying Antelopes’ defense was impervious to the pressure.
In the 24th minute, Philip Clement had a great opportunity for Rangers, but he was denied by a spectacular save by the Akwa United keeper.
After Akwa United’s coach, Fatai Osho, subbed in a new lineup in the second half, Oguntayo took advantage of a porous Rangers defense to score a long-range goal, sending the sparse crowd into delirium.