Midfield General, Chukwudi Nwaodu, who was Friday, August 4, 2023, announced the new skipper of seven-time Nigeria League Champions, Rangers International F.C has promised the teaming supporters of the club that he was optimistic of leading the club to achieve its set targets for the season and in the near future.
Technical Adviser of the Enugu side, Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu who made the announcement after the team’s training session on Friday, charged the new captain and his assistants to be at their best and always lead by example stressing, “We need to make this announcement now as the date and format for the league season is known and we need leadership amongst the players. The choice of Nwaodu was not too easy but I believe that having led a premiership side before gave him an edge. However, I wish to see a cordial relationship in the team for us to achieve our set target at the end of the season.”
Also speaking, Administrative Secretary of Rangers, Barrister Ferdinand Ugwuarua, congratulated the appointed leaders of the team and charged them to carry every player along in their reign.
Nwaodu, in a chat after he was appointed, said that his appointment was a call to redouble his service to the team stressing that with the support of his teammates, management, and coaches, there would be much reason for celebrations at the end of the 2023/2024 football season.
“I must confess that I was excited when I was called up as the team captain and I believe it is a call to service and I hope to serve well in my capacity to make sure we take the ‘Flying Antelopes’ to where it rightly belongs. I am sure that with the caliber of players in the team and the coach known for results, there will be no going back as we push for the best possible finish in both the NPL and Federation Cup 2024. I appeal to my teammates for their total cooperation and I believe they are going to support this course while also calling on our teaming supporters to continue to be with us through their prayers and steadfast support during games for us to bring back the glory of our club,” stated the former Heartland F.C of Owerri’ captain.
Also appointed is Passy winger, Chidiebere Nwobodo will serve as the first assistant captain just as midfield maestro, Chinecherem Ugwueze is the second assistant captain.
Recall that the former captain of the side, Uche John left the club on the expiration of his contract just as the assistant duo of Ebuka Anthony and Ugwuoke Ugochukwu are no more with the team.
NORBERT OKOLIE
Media/Communication Officer
Rangers International F.C, Enugu.
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