NPFL: Sunshine Stars Compound Enugu Rangers Woes In Awka

… I will like to meet with the representatives of Enugu State government before our next game to terminate my contract  – Rangers Coach

…The fact that Rangers have just one point in three games does not mean that they are not a good team – Sunshine Stars Coach

It was an entertaining game at the Awka city stadium on Sunday as Enugu Rangers and Sunshine Stars of Akure settle for a 1:1 draw in the match-day three game of the Nigeria Professional Football League.

ANN reports that Enugu Rangers are currently 9th at the table with one point from three games (lost 2 and draw 1) while Sunshine Stars are 8th with three points (3 draws)

Enugu Rangers Coach Abdu Maikaba who could not hide his disappointment after the match told newsmen that the problem of Rangers is not technical but that he is ready to terminate his contract for the team to progress

 “We have worked soo hard to make sure we improve the furtunes of Rangers but unfortunately, things are not going the way we want. I will like to meet with the representatives of Enugu State government before our next game to terminate my contract with Rangers”. Maikaba lamented

” I really love Rangers because they have treated me soo well. I want the club to progress but if am the problem, then my contract should be terminated. I will be happy.  The problem of Rangers is not technical, if am really the problem, it’s better I leave so that the team will progress”. Maikaba concluded

Sunshine Stars Coach Edith Agoye in an interview with journalists said “It was a very good game and despite the fact that Rangers where under pressure, the played very well.

“Rangers is a very good side, been coach by one of best coaches in Nigeria. The fact that they have just one point in three games does not mean that they are not a good team. I want to encourage the government of Enugu State to keep faith with this team and the coach, with time, they will get it right. 

The former shooting stars coach added by saying “Life has been shining ever since I joined Sunshine Stars. Most of the players that played for the team last season, left for greener pastures. It was difficult at the beginning but the team is taking shape. This result is will be an encouragement to the team.

” Am happy with the players because they showed character and fought back after the own goal at the 14th minute, they made sure they got the equalizer. We deserve the one point because Sunshine Stars has always been competitive. This is a team that has played at the continent few years ago and our dream is to come back to the continent. 

“This season has been intreasting. If you play very well regardless of home or away, you will get the results. If you are not careful, you can loose or draw even at home. The three games we have played this season have all been draw. The league is more open and there’s transpirency and this is the only way we can get a true champion in the NPFL. 

Sunshine Stars striker Yusuf Ibrahim who came in as a substitute, changed the game for his team with a brilliant goal at the 36th minute.

Speaking to reporters after the match in an interview, Yusuf Ibrahim, the former Remo Stars player said “I feel soo excited. I was supposed to start the game but duo to injury, I came in as a substitute. Am still young and upcoming and am proud of myself today. 

Enugu Rangers next game will be against Niger Tornadoes at the Kwara sports stadium (ilorin) on the 29th of January 2023.