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The Government of Enugu State has called on Rangers football club players to do whatever is possible to ensure they win the 2023 Federation Cup.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sports, Chris Mbah, challenged the players to make the state proud after the team’s training session on Tuesday.
Mbah urged the players to replicate the miracle of Asaba 2018 when they defeated Kano Pillars to lift the trophy.
‘You have to show commitment, and seriousness to bring the image of the state and your own image up because football is all about strength, skill, commitment, and teamwork,” Mbah stated in a chat with the players.
‘Exhibit teamwork, and remain disciplined because you have a sound technical team. I believe this is the best time to appreciate the technical team’s efforts.
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“You should try and replicate the memories of Asaba 2018 where we won the trophy against Kano Pillars.”
Rangers will take on Bendel Insurance in the final at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, next Wednesday.
In a related development, Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has hailed the people’s Elephant, Enyimba International of Aba, for their victory run as the champions of the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL), 2022/2023 season.
The Eastern Updates recalls that Enyimba had on Sunday drew 1-1 against Rivers United, but triumphed by superior goal difference to emerge winner of the league after the Super Six play-offs held in Lagos.
Governor Otti, in a statement from Mr. Kazie Uko, his chief press secretary, dedicated the victory to Abia people, saying it was the second most important thing to happen to Abians this year, after the March 18, 2023 election that brought him to power.
Dr. Otti had shortly before the players filed out to the pitch for the final match spoken with the players to encourage them, who showed great excitement hearing the voice of their governor. That conversation apparently provided the needed tonic that inspired the boys to victory.
