Old foes set for titanic federation cup battles
“We have had a tough season, as we missed out by a slim chance for a place in the NPFL Super 6. The Federation Cup is a good chance for the us to redeem ourselves and make our fans smile again.
“I expect a tough battle from Rangers, as they have won it six times, while Plateau United have won it just once, so pundits will rate us the underdogs. Having come this far shows the quality in both teams, but not playing against each other in the NPFL due to the abridged format of the season, might be a key factor in the game.”
On his part, Enugu Rangers coach, Abdul Maikaba, will be guiding the Flying Antelopes against his former side. He also sees the Federation Cup as a chance to redeem the club’s image after a disappointing season in the NPFL. “I am not under any pressure to win the Federation Cup but I will be very happy if I happen to win it after passing through a very difficult season and escaping relegation by a whisker. Winning the Federation Cup will be like a compensation for the Enugu State Government and Rangers family in general,” Maikaba told our correspondent.All rights reserved.
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