By Goodness Ndukuba, Awka on December 18, 2023
Rangers International FC of Enugu at the Awka City Stadium on Sunday came back to winning ways as they defeated Sporting Lagos Football Club 2-0.
The Coach Fidelise Ilechukwu tutored side got their first goal in the 10th minute through skillful Austin Onyemaechi.
The visitors pushed harder, but could not convert their chances until Agu Kenachukwu who was introduced in the second half of the game converted 89th minutes penalty to seal the victory for the flying antelope.
Speaking after the game, Coach Paul Ofor of Sporting Lagos FC said his boys need to improve on their finishing touches.
"We failed in the two most important things in football which is scoring and not conceding.
"When you don't creat enough chance or take your chances, you can't win a game. We will go home and work on that.
" Our performance was okay and better than what we did against Abia Warriors, but we need to improve in our final passes". Ofor stated
Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu of Rangers while answering questions after the match commended the performance of the Enugu based team.
" We prepared very well for this game and thank God we came out victorious. It was a must win match for us. The players followed the rules and played according to instructions.
"Sporting Lagos are a very good team tactically, though they just got promoted from the NNL.
Speaking on Rangers next game, Coach Ilechukwu said they are going to defeat Enyimba in Aba before Christmas.
Rangers International who have one outstanding game, are currently 10th on the table with 18 points from 13 games, while Remo Stars and Lobi Stars are first and second respectively in the league table with 26 points each. Bayelsa United is at the bottom (20th)
Other results from week 14 games of the
Nigeria Premier League are; Katsina United 1 Bendel Insurance 0. Kano Pillars 2, Remo Stars 1. Heartlard 1, Akwa United 0. Plateau United 5, Bayelsa United 1. Sunshine Stars 1, Gombe United 1. Lobi Stars 2, Doma United 1, Kwara United 0, Niger Tornadoes 0 and Abia Warriors 3, Shooting Stars 2.
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Source Daily Sports Nigeria
Posted December 18, 2023
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