The Rangers International Courier
Market9 Nov 2026
Ejike Ikwu hands in a written request
“I have nothing bad to say about this place. I just need to be somewhere else.” It is in writing now, which changes what Rangers International can pretend not to have heard.
Squad9 Nov 2026
Ifeanyi Okechukwu in a row with a teammate
It was not about football and everybody who saw it knows that. Two men who have to play together on Saturday said things at Rangers International this week that will take longer than a week to unsay.
The dugout9 Nov 2026
No hiding place for Kenneth Igboke
“I pick players who do the work. All of it.” No name was spoken; every camera still turned to Kenneth Igboke, and the manager let it.
Market9 Nov 2026
The Uwana Asuquo story refuses to die
It has been denied twice and printed three times, which is the usual arithmetic. Until Uwana Asuquo signs something — a contract at Rangers International or anywhere else — this column belongs to him.
The dugout9 Nov 2026
A door opens for Emmanuel Okoko
He asked about his future and was given an answer with minutes in it. The manager has now made a promise in a building where promises are remembered, and the clock on it has started.
Squad9 Nov 2026
Wisdom Ebirim: “I am not a substitute”
“I have done everything asked of me in training and it has not changed a thing on a Saturday.” The most familiar complaint in football, and one Rangers International will have to answer with minutes or with a transfer.
The dugout9 Nov 2026
Daniel Monday asks for a word with the manager
“I would rather say it to his face than read about it.” The meeting was requested by the player, which tells you most of what you need to know.
Squad9 Nov 2026
The penny has dropped for Abdulraheem Shola
He looks like a man who lives here now rather than one who is working here. It took most of a season, and at Rangers International the difference is visible from the back of the stand.
The dugout9 Nov 2026
Abdulraheem Shola keeps his manager's vote
The message was aimed at the stands as much as the dressing room: Abdulraheem Shola plays, and the argument is closed until the manager decides otherwise.
In brief
- Squad Olisa Okereke back in training
- Loan watch The clock runs down on Divine Chidera at Liberty Professionals