Nigeria Premier League opener: Rangers open campaign with Nembe City

THE much anticipated 2014 season of the Nigeria Premier League kicks off tomorrow, Friday with Rangers FC taking on Nembe City at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.
Perhaps, all eyes will be on gangling striker, Christian Obiozor whose goal gave Nigeria bronze medal at the recently-concluded third African Nations Championship (CHAN 2014) in South Africa at the expense of Zimbabwe.
It is also going to be the baptism of fire for the former coach of the Flying Eagles, John Obuh who took over from veteran Okey Emordi.
Obuh is expected to put his wealth of experience to bear on handling one of the traditional teams in the land.
Obuh good a thing handled the recruitment of players having been in the Coal city for the past two months to oversee the pre-season activities of the Flying Eagles especially at Nnewi.
He will no doubt bank on the combination of Obiozor and Meshack Chukwubuikem in the attack to start the season on a good note more so as a way of assuring the club's teeming fans of their readiness to break new grounds this season.   
Meanwhile, coach Ladan Bosso will also on Saturday lead Abia Warriors to their debut appearance in the elite league against Kaduna United. Bosso was a few days ago unveiled as head coach of the Umuahia-based side and he has promised to take the newly-promoted side to reckoning in no time.
The management of Warriors led by Chief Emeka Inyama has already dangled N5million bonus before the former coach of Wikki Tourists, Niger Tornadoes and Bayelsa United if he wins a continental ticket at the end of the season.
Three games are scheduled to hold on March 8 as three more games hold on Sunday, March 9 while
the teams involving in the continental campaign, Enyimba, Warri Wolves and Bayelsa United will now play on Thursday, March 13.
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Caption: Obiozor ready for Nembe City.

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Premier League week one fixtures

Friday, March 7

Rangers vs Nembe

Saturday, March 8
Giwa FC vs Kano Pillars
FC Taraba vs Nasarawa United
Abia Warriors vs Kaduna United

Sunday, March 9

Lobi Stars  vs Crown
Heartland   vs Dolphins
Akwa Utd  vs Gombe Utd

Thursday, March 13)

Sunshine Stars     vs   Enyimba
Warri Wolves      vs   El-Kanemi
Bayelsa Utd       vs    Sharks
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