Rangers International, the champions of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), have been the most active team in the transfer window, signing Tekena Garando from Bayelsa United, Anayor Ogbonna, and promising youngster Somtochukwu Nwobodo.
Bayelsa United confirmed Garando’s departure on Thursday.
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“We have confirmed the departure of our midfielder Garando Tekena to league champions Rangers International. We wish you well in your new club,” the club stated.
Rangers also added striker Ogbonna from Gombe United, aiming to strengthen their attacking options.
Additionally, the club signed young defensive midfielder Nwobodo from city rivals Inter Enugu.
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Nwobodo expressed excitement about his move, calling it “a big opportunity” to advance his career.
“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 league and excel on the continent,”
Nwobodo said during his unveiling. “I thank my coaches and teammates at FC Inter for making me a better player to be spotted by a big side like Rangers.”
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Rangers CEO, Amobi Ezeaku, highlighted the club’s commitment to nurturing young talent.
“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 nooks and crannies of the state to keep working hard for opportunities to join Rangers and showcase their God-given talents,” Ezeaku said.
He further explained that the club’s scouting team had been monitoring Nwobodo’s performance for some time.
“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,” Ezeaku added.
With these signings, Rangers International is gearing up to defend their NPFL title and make a significant impact on the continental stage.
