Fans of Rangers International FC of Enugu have praised the team for their gallant come back from 3-0 down to defeat Kano Pillars 4-2 on penalties in the Aiteo Cup final in Asaba, Delta State on Wednesday.
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The South East Renewal Group has described the emergence of Enugu Rangers International Football Club as the winner of the 2018 Aiteo Cup as “one of the many proofs that Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State is God-sent to the people of the state.”
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The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has approved the appointments into the Boards of 40 State Sports Associations.
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Arsene Wenger has been out of work since leaving Arsenal at the end of last season, but the veteran tactician has been linked with taking over at AC Milan.
Rangers International FC of Enugu on Wednesday in Asaba stunned Kano Pillars in a dramatic comeback from three goals down to win the 2018 Aiteo Cup on penalties.
Enugu Rangers have emerged champions of this year’s AITEO Cup courtesy of their 5-4 penalty kick win over Kano Pillars at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State on Wednesday.
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