Daniel Onyia, a defensive midfielder, could return to the Rangers matchday squad on Sunday against Bayelsa United after a three-month injury-induced lay-off, Completesports.com reports.. Plateau United fans inflicted the injury on Onyia when they attacked Rangers players and offcials after the Flying Antelopes resiliently to earn a goalless draw against the home side at the New Jos Stadium in their 2024/2025 NPFL matchday 11 fixture on Sunday November 10 2024.. Also Read: Survival Fight! Akwa United’s Alaekwe Vows To Sink Enyimba In Must-Win Clash. Since then, Onyia has been sidelined as he recovered. However, the youngster could be set for a return to action after making Manager Fidelis Ilechukwu’s travelling squad for Sunday’s matchday 23 clash against Bayelsa United at Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa.. “Yes, Onyia travelled with the team. He’s one of us here in Yenagoa for Sunday’s match against Bayelsa United,” an official of the Coal City Flying Antelopes told Completesports.com on Friday night, preferring to remain anonymous.. “He’s fully recovered and has undergone weeks of successful rehabilitation. So, Manager Fidelis Ilechukwu found him fit enough to make the trip to Yenagoa for the Bayelsa United match.”. Rangers are currently fourth in the NPFL table with 34 points heading into Sunday’s matchday 23 fixture against the Ladan Bosso-led Promise Keepers, who sit 14th on the log with 28 points.. By Sab Osuji
