Ilechukwu Hails Anambra Fans As Rangers Int’l Snatch 1-0 Win Over Kwara Utd
Fidelis Ilechukwu, Technical Adviser of Rangers Int’l FC of Enugu has showered encomiums on football enthusiasts in Anambra for the massive support for the club.
Ilechukwu expressed his appreciation after his team defeated Kwara Utd by 1-0 to secure the maximum three points on MD 12 of NPFL on Sunday.
The Flying Antelopes decided the game through Chimezie Izuchukwu who found the net 40 mins into the encounter in the match decided at the Awka township stadium, Awka.
The victory is the third consecutive win for Enugu Rangers since they returned to the Anambra capital as their temporary home.
Kwara Utd came back in the second half looking for a leveler without success, and an effort by Jerry Alex was disallowed.
Ilechukwu, said the match was good for his side.
Ilechukwu said results from Awka was proof that Rangers Intl were home away from home while appreciating the government and soccer enthusiasts in Anambra for their support.
He hailed the fighting power of the visitors but commended his players for rising up to the occasion.
“I want to thank the government of Anambra for making this place available to serve as our temporary home.
“I appreciate the fans for their support, we are always at home here because I am also from Anambra,” he said.
