Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has tasked Rangers to make a good start to their CAF Champions League campaign when they face Algerian side, J.S Saoura of Algeria on Friday away.
The governor who met players and officials of the team moments before their departure from Enugu urged them to display professionalism and commitment as they begin their continental campaign.
Ugwuanyi also assured the club of the blessings, best wishes and
prayers of the whole nation.
“As ambassadors and flag bearers of our great country Nigeria in this competition, be rest assured that we are solidly behind you,” Ugwuanyi said.
He added that the state remains grateful to God for bringing Rangers to the competition as Champions of the Nigerian Professional Football League.
“With God on our side, we are confident that you will go all the way in the competition and emerge as champions of Africa.”
Continuing Ugwuanyi said: “Having lifted the NPFL trophy after 32 years in the wilderness, we
have revived the famous Rangers spirit; the spirit of commitment, industry, ingenuity and brotherhood; the Never-Say-Die spirit of Rangers – the true champions.”
A staunch supporter of the club Charles Ugwu had during the meeting promised N1million for every goal scored by the team in Algeria, noting that the club is not just a team but also a movement
that has united the Igbos over the years. Ugwu assured the governor that he will, alongside other supporters of the club,galvanize massive support for the team.
In his remark, the captain of the team, Mathew Etim, said that the players are determined and out for business to make Enugu State and Nigeria proud, even as he called for the support and prayers of the people of the state and fans.