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By Seyi Babalola
Fidelis Ilechukwu, Rangers International’s head coach, has rejected comparisons to Jose Mourinho, known as the ‘Special One’.
Ilechukwu guided the Enugu squad to their first Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title in eight years.
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On Sunday, Rangers defeated Bendel Insurance 2-0 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu. They have now secured their eighth league title with a game to spare.
Ilechukwu, in his debut season at Rangers, has 20 victories and seven draws from 37 games.
Some analysts refer to the 45-year-old as the ‘Special One’ compared to Mourinho due to his achievements.
However, Ilechukwu has stated that he would want to be known to as the ‘Working One’.
Ilechukwu wrote on X: “I’m not the special one. They call me the WORKING ONE.”
I’m not the special one. M
They call me the WORKING ONE #SabiBall ⚽️ https://t.co/04UekGZXzK
— Fidelis Ilechukwu (@FidelisILE) June 16, 2024
