Rangers G.M./CEO Amobi Ezeaku and head educator Fidelis Ilechukwu exude self assurance because the Nigerian champions resume for the 2024/2025 season on Tuesday, July 9.
The control of the Aviation Antelopes on Monday directed all avid gamers to collision Coal Town in preparation for the later season, by which they’re going to safeguard the NPFL identify and in addition fly the rustic’s flag within the CAF Champions League.
In Monday’s media let go, each males spoke optimistically about having an eventful and productive marketing campaign on each fronts.
“I am quite sure that our players got the needed rest from the rigours of last season, and we expect them back to camp on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, for proper preseason activities to commence. We thank all those who were there for us in the concluded season and expect more from them as we venture into the continent to make a big impact and successfully defend our NPFL title,” mentioned Ezeaku.
“It was a needed break for the footballers after a lengthy season that was energy-sapping, and even when more time would have been given, we can’t do that as we have to kick-start preparation for the continental competition that is scheduled to start in August. Returning early is a sacrifice we must make to realise our set target for the coming season,” Ilechukwu mentioned.
The retained avid gamers who’re anticipated to renew membership actions are Japhet Opubo, Detan Ogundare, Ikenna Stephen, Joel Odoh, Kenneth Igboke, Austin Onyemaechi, Philip Clement, Ejike Ugochukwu, Kalu Nweke, Kenechukwu Agu, Isaac Saviour, Godwin Obaje, Ifeanyi Onyebuchi, Austin Opara, Chidiebere Nwobodo, Chinemerem Ugwueze, Chiedozie Okorie, Kazeem Ogunleye, Kingsley Maduforo, Naziru Auwalu, Rabiu Muhammad, and Frank Uwumiro.
They’re going to be joined through untouched signings Garando Tekena, Evans Ogbonda, Anayor Ogbonna, Ekeson Okorie, Chimobi Igwilo, Somtochukwu Nwobodo, and a few others whose negotiations are nonetheless ongoing as of press age.
In the meantime, the membership have since finished all documentation for participation within the CAF Champions League and are looking ahead to their licensing certificates from CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.