TalkTalk Nigeria claims that Rangers have signed Bashir Usman from the Niger Tornadoes on a two-year contract.

The Nigeria Premier Football League champions have been strengthening their roster as they prepare to defend their title and other commitments.

The Flying Antelopes outbid clubs from both Nigeria and beyond for Usman's services.

Usman stated upon the contract signing: "It's a fantastic opportunity for me to be in Enugu and contribute my quota to helping Rangers succeed in the league and on the continent.

"I strongly believe that with the quality players on ground, we shall make our fans and supporters happy at the end of the season."

Rangers have added Tekena Gerando, Evans Ogbonda, Hillary Ekawu, Ernest Governor, Anayor Ogbonna, Lucky Abdullahi, Macben Otika, Ekeson Okorie, Somtochukwu Nwobodo, Chimaobi Igwilo, and Onyekachi Okafor to their roster this offseason.