Enugu Rangers Ready for CAF Champions League After NPFL Triumph
Newly crowned champions of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), Rangers International FC of Enugu, have announced their readiness to compete in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Champions League starting in August. This bold declaration came during a press conference ahead of the presentation of their NPFL trophy to supporters in Enugu.
Commitment to Success
Rangers’ General Manager, Barr. Amobi Ezeaku, expressed the club’s unwavering commitment to representing Nigeria in the prestigious African club competition. Ezeaku acknowledged the formidable nature of the CAF Champions League but emphasized the team’s determination to excel.
“We’ve scouted for seasoned players across the continent to bolster our squad for the demanding competition ahead,” Ezeaku stated, highlighting the club’s proactive approach to strengthening their team.
Support and Sponsorship
Ezeaku also praised the support from Governor Peter Mbah and the state Ministry of Sports, which was instrumental in their successful NPFL campaign. He extended gratitude to their shirt sponsors, Afrinvest, for their exceptional support beyond the scope of the sponsorship contract.
Afrinvest’s Group Managing Director, Dr. Ike Chioke, commended Rangers for their victory and noted that sponsoring the team was one of their best business decisions. “Rangers have helped market us globally as a trusted corporate organization,” Chioke said, underscoring the symbiotic relationship between the club and its sponsor.
State Government’s Commitment
Hon. Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Barr. Lloyd Ekweremadu, expressed gratitude for the state government’s support, which contributed significantly to Rangers’ victory. He assured that the state government would enhance the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium to meet international standards before the CAF competition begins. Ekweremadu also revealed plans to build stadiums across all senatorial districts to boost sports development in the state.
Looking Forward
The triumph in the NPFL has set a new standard for Rangers, necessitating improvements in facilities and overall development. “Our victory means we must look at the development of our facilities,” Ezeaku emphasized. “We’re entering a new era with the CAF Champions League, and we’re committed to making Nigeria proud on the African continent.”
Rangers’ preparations include scouting for top talent and securing a robust coaching staff to ensure they compete at the highest level in Africa. Their confidence and readiness signify a promising future as they aim to dominate the CAF Champions League.
Newly crowned champions of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), Rangers International FC of Enugu have announced its readiness to compete in the Confederation of African Cup, CAF Champions League starting in August this year
The General Manager of the club, Barr. Amobi Ezeaku, flanked by the Group Managing director of Afrinvest, Dr. Ike Chioke and Hon. Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Barr. Lioyd Ekweremadu disclosed this to newsmen ahead of the presentation of their NPFL trophy to their supporters in Enugu.
Ezeaku, who affirmed Rangers’ unwavering commitment to flying the nation’s flag in the African elite club competition, acknowledged the formidable nature of the championship.
He also disclosed that the club had since scouted for seasoned players across the continent, whom he believed would bolster the squad to navigate the demanding competition.
Amobi, who commended Governor Peter Mbah and the state ministry of sports for the support the club received during the last season’s campaign, also lauded its shirt sponsors, Afrinvest, for going outside the the scope of the contract to ensure that Rangers performed better away from home.
For him, the victory in the just concluded NPFL league season, meant that the club must look at general development, particularly the facilities.
“What our victory means is that we must look at the development of the facilities.
“We’ve gone round Africa to scout for players that will fit into era we’re entering now, which is the CAF Champions League. We’re going to do our best to make us proud on the African continent.