Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has charged players and officials of Rangers International to show professionalism and commitment as they prepare to play J.S Saoura of Algeria in a CAF Champions League game.
He was speaking with the team yesterday before they flew out to Algeria.
Ugwuanyi also assured the club of the blessings, best wishes and prayers of the whole nation “as ambassadors and flag bearers of our great country Nigeria in this competition”.
He prayed that with “God on our side, we are confident that you will come back from this competition as Champions of Africa in Jesus name.
“Having lifted the NPFL trophy after 32 years in the wilderness, we have revived the famous Rangers spirit- the spirit of commitment, industry, ingenuity and brotherhood, the Never-Say-Die spirit of Rangers – the true champions.
“And as you depart for Algeria today, we pray that the Almighty God will grant you divine protection, guidance and a resounding victory against your opponents”, Ugwuanyi stated.
Also at the meeting, a staunch Rangers supporter, Barrister Charles Ugwu, promised N1million for every goal scored by the team in Algeria.
The Rangers delegation led by its General Manager, Christian Chukwu, has departed for Lagos en route Algeria for the match on Friday.
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