By Amaechi Agbo

Rangers International FC of Enugu have handed an indefinite suspension on the technical crew of the team after the Coal City side again lost at home in the matchday 5 of the 2019/20 season, Bestchoicesports.com.ng can report.

The suspension was handed to coach Benedict Ugwu and his back room staff after the CAF Confederation Cup campaigners suffered back-to-back home defeats in the five week old league.

Rangers had lost two consecutive matches against MFM at home last week Sunday in Enugu and Rivers United in the midweek fixtures.

The Flying Antelopes’ 0-2 loss to newly promoted side, Akwa Starlet this evening was another defeat too many for the 2018 Aiteo Cup winners handlers.

According to Rangers media officer, the suspension is with immediate effect while new technical crew will be announced soon

“Rangers coaching crew has been handed indefinite suspension by the management of the team while a new crew to be named in the next 48 hours.”

Results NPFL matchday 5

Delta Force 1-3 Plateau Utd
Kano Pillars 0-0 Wikki
Heartland 1-0 Jigawa GS
FC Ifeanyiubah 0-0 Lobi
Rangers 0-2 Akwa Starlets
Wolves 0-1 Rivers Utd
Abia Warriors 1-0 MFM
Enyimba 2-0 Adamawa Utd
Katsina Utd 2-0 Sunshine Stars
Akwa Utd 1-1 Nasarawa Utd