The Coal City International Preseason Tournament Kicked off on Thursday Night in Enugu with the opening match between Enugu and Enyimba witnessed a massive turnout despite the ongoing #EndBadGovernace nationwide protest.
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The fans defied the threats to the security of lives and property due to the protest which began across the county on Thursday.
They trooped out in their numbers to see the two rivals give a good account of themselves.
Issac Saviour’s goal in the 51 st minute as Enugu Rangers rewarded the teeming home fans’loyalty with the sweet victory over the Aba Elephants.
The match ended peacefully, unlike the controversial ending which was the case when both sides met in the NPFL last season in Enugu while the fans enjoyed every moments in peace.
Reacting to the development, the former first Vice President of Nigeria Football Federation , Shehu Dikko applauds the development and emphasize the power of football to unite Nigerians.
“Football in Nigeria is indeed Life! It really breaks all our fault lines and once there is football everybody is a Nigerian – no one cares who you are, what you do or what language you speak!!”
Glad to see that in spite of the “nationwide protest” (and or disruptions) Enyimba FC and Rangers International are currently playing a night Football Match in Enugu at the Coal City Cup 2024 with a huge crowd in attendance enjoying themselves to the best of Football !! Dikko wrote on X via his verified handle.
The youths have declared a ten day protest in Nigeria beginning from August 1 and due to end on August 10. They are asking the Government to improve the worsening economic situation of the county which many believe was caused by the removal of subsidy on oil prices by the Bola Ahmed Tinubu led administration.
Meanwhile the competition which is sponsored by Enugu State Government continues today with Remo Stars taking in Kallon Stars of Sierra Leone.
