Kwara United, Rangers’ showdown a ‘good advert for the NPFL’ – Fidelis Ilechukwu

By Wale Mustapha

Technical Adviser of Enugu Rangers, Fidelis Ilechukwu has tagged the Nigeria Premier Football League encounter between Kwara United and his side as the best spectacle to promote the country’s topflight.

Both teams settled for 1-1 draw at full time that was filled with mouthwatering and entertaining moments as the Flying Antelopes took a first half lead from Kazeem Ogunleye’s sublime free kick in the 34th minute.

Alao Mohammed drew the home side level 11 minutes after the restart after being left unmarked and latched onto an inch-perfect pass to blast past Japhet Opubo but both teams ended up sharing the spoils.

Ilechukwu who was satisfied with the result hailed his boys for their composure adding that the performance will be built on.

“It was a very good match against a quality side, this is a good advert for the NPFL that it has really improve and we are happy with the outcome of the encounter,” the former Plateau United gaffer told media.

“We had opportunities to wrap the game in the first stanza but could not utilize them which gave them the courage to come out in the second stanza.

“My players did well to contain all that they threw at us and we celebrate the draw like a win. We go back home to prepare for our next match and hopefully, we shall consolidate on this result.”

Coming next for Enugu Rangers is the encounter against Kano Pillars next Sunday in Awka.