Rangers International went down 0-1 to Enyimba International in the opening game of the Nigeria Professional Football League Championship Playoffs but the team’s coach, Gbenga Ogunbote, and captain, Godwin Aguda, are confident they will bounce back to reckoning for the title.
Joseph Osadiaye’s 50th minute strike was defended stoutly by the People’s Elephant that nearly got a second goal on the counter even as changes made by Rangers gave the team some bite in the second half.
“We are here for a tournament of five games but have lost one already. That naturally has put pressure on us but we will definitely make up in the remaining matches,” Ogunbote said at a post match conference.
He praised Enyimba for their tactical discipline while admitting that his squad didn’t start off well.
Ogunbote said: “We have taken the positives from this match and will work to remedy observed weaknesses so we can remain in contention for the title and a continental ticket.”
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