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NPFL Youth League: Rangers Chimaobi Upbeat about title Chances

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7 months ago

February 19, 2024

Joel Ajayi

After emerging the Southeast zone Most Valuable Player in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Youth League, Rangers International of Enugu Youth team captain, Igwilo Chimaobi has set his eyes at leading the Coal City lads to win the national finals.

Chimaobi netted four goals in three games as Rangers won two matches and drew one to snatch the zonal ticket. He believes that the Young Flying Antelopes can achieve success in Benin given the training routines they have been put through since clinching the ticket to the finals.

“We have been working very hard to ensure that we represent our state very well in the national playoff in Benin”, Chimaobi told the club media.
He however is not under rating other teams in the competition andacknowledged that it would not be an easy contest.”It is going to be a tough championship, but by God’s grace we shall celebrate at the end of the competition”, he predicted.

The Championship finals of the NPFL Youth League for players aged below 17 years will be contested for by five teams including Remo Stars, Rivers United, Katsina United and Plateau United.

The Rangers International squad under the watch of lead Coach, Basil Obeta has been training twice daily since emerging the zonal champions.
At the Rangers camp with Obeta as assistants are illustrious former Rangersplayers including Ejike Uzoenyi (MON) and Okey Odita, a former captain of the senior team.

In his assessment of the players reaction to his training approach, Obeta said, “the boys are reacting well in training and management is fully supporting our training programs and giving us all we need to be fully prepared for the national playoff.

“It won’t be easy but with the quality we have in the team, I am positive of getting something good in Benin.”

The team will be travelling to Benin on February 23, 2024, for their opening match against Katsina United on February 26, 2024, in an early kickoff.

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Super Eagles Can Secure Six Points Against Benin Republic and Rwanda – Barrister Alli

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2 days ago

September 6, 2024

The Gleamer

Barrister Rotimi Alli, Chairman of the Ibadan Football Council, has expressed confidence in the Super Eagles’ ability to secure the maximum six points in their upcoming AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda.

Speaking at the September edition of the Ex-University of Ibadan Footballers Association virtual interactive session, “Guest of the Month,” Barrister Alli, popularly known as Libero, emphasized that the team’s success depends on the players’ determination and willpower.

“It’s not about the coaches; it’s all about the boys,” he stated. “With only two or three days of preparation, there’s little the coaches can do. It’s the players’ mindset that will determine the outcome. They must decide among themselves that they want to win.”

Barrister Alli believes that the caliber of players in the Super Eagles squad is more than capable of achieving success. “Considering the quality of players we have, there’s nothing stopping us from qualifying for the Nations Cup and the World Cup,” he added.

The Super Eagles will face Benin Republic and Rwanda in crucial AFCON qualifiers this weekend, and Barrister Alli’s optimism is a testament to the team’s potential. With the right mindset and determination, the Super Eagles can secure the maximum points and take a significant step towards qualifying for the major tournaments.

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