Preview: Rangers face unbeaten Niger Tornadoes home record in NPFL title test

Enugu Rangers travel to Minna on Sunday to face a Niger Tornadoes side that has yet to lose at home this season, with the Flying Antelopes looking to strengthen their position at the top of the Euromatch Nigeria Premier Football League.

Rangers head into the Matchday 13 fixture with 24 points from 11 matches, while Tornadoes sit 10th with 16 points from 12 games. The visitors could extend their lead after one of their closest challengers, Bendel Insurance, suffered a defeat to Shooting Stars on Friday.

Niger Tornadoes bank on unbeaten home record

Niger Tornadoes have won four, drawn four and lost four of their 12 league matches this season. However, their performances in Minna have been considerably stronger, with three victories and three draws from six home games.

They will be looking to bounce back from a 2-1 defeat to Bendel Insurance in Benin City, where John Taiwo scored a stoppage-time winner.

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Rangers, meanwhile, have been the more consistent side, recording seven wins, three draws and just one defeat. Their 1-0 victory over Kwara United last weekend kept them at the summit, with a game in hand over their rivals.

Rangers face test of title credentials in Minna

The visitors have also shown resilience away from home, winning two, drawing two and losing one of their five league matches on the road.

Their advantage at the top gives them some room to approach Sunday's encounter cautiously. A draw would keep them in control of the title race while preserving their game in hand.

Tornadoes, however, have an opportunity to make a statement against the league leaders. Victory would take them to 19 points and provide further evidence of their strength at the Bako Kontagora Stadium.

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