Rangers captain, goalkeeper optimistic of 2023 Federation Cup triumph

Captain of Rangers International F.C of Enugu, Uche John and shot-stopper, Detan Ogundare have assured the club’s numerous fans that the 2023 Federation Cup
trophy will rest in Enugu after the final match against Bendel Insurance of Benin-City.

The Flying Antelopes secured a nail-biting win over Plateau United in the semi-finals at the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-
Ode, Ogun State to qualify for the final of the competition.

Following his spectacular showing in the heart of the defense, Uche John stated that the Federation Cup
would be used to assuage the fans for their support all through the season, especially in the NPL 2023 season where wins were difficult in coming.

‘Sincerely, I am very glad about our display today and I am optimistic of taking this form into the final match and being crowned champions of the oldest
club competition in the country.

‘We expect a very tough match in the finals but with the determination and zeal to succeed in the team now, I don’t see us
failing to win the match against Insurance by the special grace of God,’ said a highly elated Uche John.

On his part, Ogundare, who was in superlative form against the ‘Tin City’ side, described the victory as a reward for hard work,
determination, and steadfastness to succeed which he believes will take them past the challenge expected to be posed by Bendel Insurance in the final match.

‘God is the reason for our passage to the final match of the Federation Cup and I am optimistic of our being crowned champions for this year. I just believe
that our team is peaking at the right time because what we had in the regular league season was not palatable.

‘We hope to use the trophy to compensate for our not-too-good display in the league,’ stated the agile shot-stopper who has kept six clean sheets in the last nine matches he was between the sticks for the Flying Antelopes.

This year’s final match between the traditional foes will be the third time they will be facing off with each enjoying a win apiece just as Rangers will be looking to make it a seventh win to close up the gap held by Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan who have won the oldest club competition
a record, eight times while Insurance will be chasing a 4th win.