“They are now flying the nation`s flag in the elite African football championship. It is important that they start early preparations for the big one
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According to a release signed by the Union’s National Public Relations Officer, Ogidi Mohammed Mutairu, the clubs: Rangers International FC of Enugu, Rivers United FC of Port Harcourt and Wikki Tourists FC of Bauchi, face debarment from CAF competitions
Onigbinde said: “It’s very commendable, there was a time when Kano Pillars won back to back, but with Rangers winning after several attempts, the players and the coaches should be proud of themselves
Ezeaku told newsmen in Enugu that the current season presented the best time for the club to end its 32 years without silverware.
Ezeaku said: “We have one major nut to crack and that is our next match against Ikorodu United FC in Lagos
Chime said: “Rangers’ team captain, Okey Odita, as well as other players such as Etim Mathew, Chibuzor Madu and Christian Madu have also assured that Sunday’s match would be a must win game
In other matches, Shooting Stars defeated Sunshine Stars 2-1, Lobi hammered Warri Wolves 3-0, Plateau upstaged hosts MFM 1-0 and Niger Tornadoes stopped Abia Warriors 2-1
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the goalless draw between the two neighbouring South East teams was played at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu on Friday evening
The first goal of the game, played at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, was an own goal
Maduabuchi Okereke scored the winner just before the hour mark as the Anambra Warriors rise to top spot on 22 points, one more than Enugu Rangers in second place
Ifeanyi Ubah’s position justifies the club’s huge expenditure on nationals from Brazil, Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Mali and Niger.
The presence of the foreigners makes the Nnewi side the Nigerian club side with the highest amalgam of players from different countries at the moment
The upcoming game would be the second time the teams would be meeting in the current 2014/15 season.
Their first was in Port Harcourt and Dolphins defeated Rangers 2-0
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Rangers’ goal was scored their hit man, Rasaq Adegbite, in the 20th minute after meandering through two Wolves defenders before unleashing a shot that goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi could not find answers to
In the early stage of the encounter, it was the Flying Antelopes that were asking questions and making several attempts at goal through Odah Onoriode, who later broke his waist in the process
The game went on delicately balanced game, even after Rangers FC’s prolific striker, Osaguona Ighodaro. was sent off for an unsporting behaviour in the 40th minute
The game, which ended 0-0 after the first half, sprang into life in the second half with a brace from Osaguona Ighodaro and a goal from Ejike Uzoenyi
He said: “We wrote to the LMC that we will not honour that match unless it is moved out of Jalingo or be postponed until tension cools in the area
The Enugu-based Rangers, who are one of the Nigerian clubs with most domestic league titles, won 17 and drawn two of their home games last season