Newly-selected Rangers Int'l FC captain targets fruitful 2023/2024 season

Posted : 05 August 2023

The Enugu-based Rangers International FC on Saturday announced a new captain for the club in person of a midfield general, Chukwudi Nwaodu, a former Heartland FC of Owerri captain.

Nwaodu's announcement was however greeted with loud applause as he becomes the new skipper of seven-time Nigeria League Champions, Rangers International F.C.

Nwaodu on his part during his address promised the teeming 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.

The Technical Adviser of the Enugu side, Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu who made the announcement after the team’s training session, charged the new captain and his assistants to be at their best and always lead by example.

“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,'' he said.

The 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 also 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 will 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 cause while also calling on our teeming 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,” he said.

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.

Rangers International FC's former captain Uche John had 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.

Newly-selected Rangers Int'l FC captain targets fruitful 2023/2024 season

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