Rangers Worldwide FC Technical Adviser, Fidelis Ilechukwu, has emphasised the significance of treating their upcoming CAF Champions League conflict towards Sagrada Esperança of Angola like a cup remaining. The primary-leg encounter of the second preliminary spherical for the 2024/2025 season is about to happen on the Godswill Akpabio Worldwide Stadium, Uyo, with a coveted group stage ticket on the road.
Ilechukwu, recent off his nationwide task with the Tremendous Eagles throughout their AFCON 2025 qualifiers, is assured in his workforce’s readiness. “We’re absolutely ready to offer our greatest towards a high quality workforce from Angola,” Ilechukwu informed reporters. “Our focus is on getting the win that can make our progress within the competitors clean.”
The Rangers coach famous that regardless of challenges since their Nigeria Premier League opener, he stays optimistic. “We will method the match like a cup remaining and belief God for His favour,” Ilechukwu added.
Rangers superior to this stage after defeating Comoros champions U.S Zilimadjou 2-1 on mixture. Nevertheless, their Angolan opponents, Sagrada Esperança, have confirmed formidable, sweeping apart their Seychelles counterpart 4-0 on mixture within the earlier spherical. Because the third-best workforce in Angolan soccer, Sagrada presents a troublesome problem for the Nigerian champions.
With the house benefit and the stakes excessive, Rangers will likely be seeking to make a robust impression as they search to safe their place within the CAF Champions League group stage.