Rangers begin the defence of their Nigeria Premier Football League crown on Sunday (today) when they welcome Katsina United, in a fixture that is already tipped as one of the standout clashes of the 2026/27 opening weekend.
The champions go into the new campaign on the back of a title race that went right down to the wire last term, with the Flying Antelopes clinging to top spot with 59 points and only a slender advantage to show for it heading into the final rounds.
That narrow margin of victory means Rangers arrive at this curtain-raiser fully aware that a second successive crown will be no formality, starting with a Changi Boys side eager to spoil the party on day one.
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Against that backdrop, Rangers will be keen to ensure their own effort at retaining the title gets off to a statement start rather than being overshadowed by the weekend’s other big draws.
