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No Time to Celebrate: Ilechukwu eyes bigger targets for Rangers after Doma United upset

After securing a victory on the road against Doma United, their first away win this season, Rangers International coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, expressed his preference to focus on their upcoming game rather than celebrating the triumph in Gombe.

A determined performance by the ‘Flying Antelopes’ deflated the previously high-riding ‘Savannah Tigers’ with a 1-0 victory in a Matchday 21 fixture at Pantami Stadium, Gombe, on Saturday.

Chinemerem Ugwueze scored the all-important goal at the half-hour mark after being set up by Chidiebere Nwobodo, who skillfully evaded two defenders before delivering an inch-perfect pass that was met with decisive precision, leaving Kingdom Osayi helpless.

Ilechukwu was evidently pleased with the win, and in line with the customary practice of many coaches in the NPFL, he expressed gratitude to “God for the victory.”

While acknowledging the significance of the win, the stylishly-dressed young coach remained mindful of the challenges ahead as the league enters its latter stages.

“It was a crucial game and victory for us, but as I have mentioned before, the second half of the season will be tough, and anything can happen,” Ilechukwu conveyed to the media during the post-match press conference.

Looking ahead to their midweek clash with Remo Stars, the coach adopted a philosophical tone, stating, “This victory is behind us now, but we have a significant game on Wednesday against a team we consider as potential champions of the league.

“So, we are not indulging in excessive celebration today. Doma United is a solid and resilient team with a capable coach, but in football, anything is possible. At present, our focus is on the visit of Remo Stars to Enugu on Wednesday.”

With their first full points earned away from home, Rangers now occupy the 4th spot on the league table with 34 points from 21 matches.

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