Defense lynchpin, Uche John, has bid an emotional farewell to his former teammates, coaches, management, government, and numerous supporters of seven-time Nigeria league champions, Rangers International F.C as he departs from the ‘Flying Antelopes’ after an eventful four years period.
The former captain who fought like a Trojan in every game he played made the disclosure, Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the club’s corporate office, G.R.A, Enugu.
In an emotionally laden voice, Uche described his decision to leave as a very difficult one but had to make it in other to pursue another chapter of his career stressing, “My four-year stay with Rangers has been very eventful up to the point of being handed the captain’s arm-band. I must say that it was a very difficult decision for me to make in exiting the club but it is a step I must take to further my career. I need to face new challenges.”
He stated further, “I am leaving not because I am being owed or anything of that sort but for the singular fact that I need to encounter new challenges in a new environment. Most of the things I have achieved as a professional footballer, I did while playing for this great club. I will always love this club but I really need to face fresh challenges.”
Uche John is leaving the club as a free agent to join former league champions, Rivers United.
Reacting to the decision to leave the club, the club’s living legend and technical director of Rangers, Christian Chukwu, who was around with other members of the recruitment committee for a meeting, said, “Since you have decided to leave us not for our inability to take care of your demands but to change the environment, we pray that you succeed in your next place of assignment.”
Administrative Secretary of the Coal City side who was recently elected the coordinator of the NPL Club Owners Association, said, “I never saw it coming as we have formed a bond that we would have taken into the 2023/2024 season to help us challenge for honors but as you have decided to leave, we can’t hold you against your wish but pray for you to succeed in your future endeavors.”
