Christian Chukwu heads Rangers 11-man recruitment committee

By Saheed Afolabi

Former Nigeria coach, Christian Chukwu has been appointed as the head of Enugu Rangers recruitment committee ahead of the Nigeria Premier League (NPL) 2023/2024 season.

The committee have been charged to rediscover the best form of Rangers International in the NPL by getting quality top players across board in the country.

Chukwu said the committee’s job is to make recommendations to the technical adviser of the club, who will make the final decision.

“Our job is to make recommendations but it is the duty of the technical adviser to make the final decision on the use of such advice,” the former chairman told Rangers Media.

The administrative secretary of the club, Barrister Ferdinand Ugwuarua appreciated the committee members for accepting to do the job but urged them to get top quality players.

“The committee so inaugurated today is one of the processes in the club’s policy to help get quality players that will defend the club equitably in all competitions in the 2023/2024 season,” Ugwuarua said.

“It is management’s strong belief that the recommendations of this committee will help the coaches in their task of leading Rangers to a trophy-laden season.”

Other members of the committee include; Patrick Nworji (Scouting Director), Fidelis Ilechukwu (Technical Adviser), Emeka Onaga (Team Psychologist/Coordinator), Edwin Obodo (Head of Finance), Dr. Iloakzi Orji (Supporters Club), Hon. Tony Ugwu (F.A Chairman), Dr. Wen Udeoji (Team Doctor), and Norbert Okolie, (Media/Communication Officer)