Rangers management presents NPFL trophy to Chukwu, Okala and other former ‘Flying Antelopes’
The management of 2023/2024 NPFL champions, Rangers International of Enugu Tuesday presented the giant trophy it won to the Ex-Rangers Players Association ably led by Pastor Austin Igweokolo at their monthly meeting that had living legends in attendance.
G.M/CEO of the ‘Flying Antelopes’, Amobi Ezeaku Esq, while presenting the trophy stated that management decided to bring the trophy to the foundation members of the club because of the respect it reserves for the group for all the sacrifices they made to keep the flame of the club burning, even in difficult times.
‘We are here to show respect to this group for your solid support and prayers during this push to bring back the league trophy to Enugu. We appreciate all you did during your playing days; the sacrifices are not lost on us. We hope to keep the light burning and keep pushing to realize the objectives of the founding members of Rangers,’ said the young club boss.
National chairman of the association, Pastor Austin Igweokolo, while reacting to the trophy presentation exercise, praised the effort of players, coaches, and management of the club in winning the league trophy and deciding to bring it to the elders of the club.
‘I must say on behalf of every member of this noble association thank the management for this great idea of presenting the league trophy to the legends of the club. It is a show of respect.
‘It is highly appreciated and we shall continue to support you in every way we can to ensure you maintain the top spot you have attained. We say big congratulations to everybody who made this triumph possible,’ he said.
Legends like Emmanuel Okala (MON), Chairman Christian Chukwu (Mfr), Dominic Nwobodo, Kingsley Obiekwu, Chukwudi Odita, Victor Oko, and many others were on ground to witness the auspicious occasion.
Recall that the ‘Flying Antelopes’ were crowned the 2023/2024 NPFL champions on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at the New Jos Stadium, Plateau State after defeating Gombe United 2-1 to amass a total of 70 points from 38 matches, scoring 56 goals and conceding 33 to emerge as the best-attacking side and the second-best defending side of the season.
