Fidelis Ilechukwu dreams NPFL title with Enugu Rangers after subduing Remo Stars

By Wale Mustapha

Technical Adviser of Enugu Rangers, Fidelis Ilechukwu has tipped his side to end the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL season on the podium.

The believe was reawakened for Ilechukwu after guiding the Flying Antelopes to hard earned 1-0 victory over fellow contenders, Remo Stars on Wednesday.

The Matchday 22 clash played at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium in Enugu saw the first half ended all square with the visitors holding firm with their well knitted defense.

A sublime free kick from about 25 meters taken by a substitute, Agu Kenechukwu, found its way past a stranded Bankole Kayode to nestle in the net on 56 minutes and turned out to be the match-winner for the ‘Flying Antelopes’, Rangers International.

Ilechukwu  admitted that Rangers’ chances remaining games of the season are brighter following the defeat of a strong side like Remo Stars.

“It was a great match we had today, and deservedly, we emerged the winner against a quality side like Remo Stars,” the former Plateau United and MFM manager told Rangers’ media.

“They gave us a good fight but we knew what we wanted and went for it even when our first team left much to be desired.

“Our substitutions did the magic for us just as the entire team fought a good fight for the maximum points. We keep working on our remaining matches with high optimism that we shall be rewarded at the end of the season.”

Rangers have now moved to the third spot ahead of Enyimba who will play against Gombe United on Thursday and a win will push Rangers back to fourth.