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Emmanuel Fernandez zeroes in on Rangers ‘basics’ as defender opens up on surprise international appearance

The defender has formed a key partnership with Olwethu Makhanya at the heart of the Ibrox defence

By Andy Newport · Daily Record

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 6:40 PM

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Emmanuel Fernandez wants Rangers to get back to defensive basics and maintain clean sheets.
Rangers defeated Kilmarnock 3-1, conceding their first goal in nearly 500 minutes in stoppage time.
Fernandez spent the international break with Nigeria, which featured a 3-3 friendly draw against Russia.

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Rangers center-back Emmanuel Fernandez has urged his team to return to defensive basics after conceding a late goal against Kilmarnock. Despite securing a 3-1 victory, Fernandez expressed frustration that Gers conceded in stoppage time, which ended a run of nearly 500 minutes without allowing a goal across domestic fixtures.

Fernandez returned to club duties following a lengthy international window representing Nigeria, which included stops in Guinea-Bissau and a 3-3 friendly draw against Russia. The defender noted that after spending a full week training together post-break, the squad is ready to refocus on securing clean sheets.

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