NPLF: Rangers plot win against Katsina United
Rangers International FC of Enugu is hopeful for a win against Katsina United in its first match at the forthcoming Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
“Starting the league well will take unnecessary pressure off our team. It will also stabilise the mental state of the players as the league progresses,” said Rangers coach Abdul Maikaba said on Friday. “We are ready for the new season, and I can assure you that with everything being in the right place, a win against Kastina United is not negotiable.”
The League Management Company (LMC) approved December 17 for the commencement of the new season.
Maikaba, however, acknowledged that the “only obstacle before us is the distance and weather.”
“These are the two things that work against teams in Kastina,” explained the Rangers gaffer. “By this time in the far North, the air is dry because of the harmattan. So, you cannot play with the same energy we use to train here.”
Maikaba also mentioned that the team needed a better travelling plan, allowing the players to stay in Katsina for two days to acclimatise.
“We are preparing the players to let them know that everywhere serves as home,” added Maikaba.
The coach stressed that winning trophies and picking a continental slot at the end of the season made him join Rangers FC.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Heading 5
Don’t blame gender for ineffectiveness if you can’t use your authority, Fashola tells women
Mr Fashola emphasised that effective leadership is determined by competence rather than gender.
Diaspora
FG to evacuate 271 Nigerians from South Africa in third phase flight Friday
The consulate urged the expected Nigerian nationals to come along with their clearance certificates, as well as other documents used during the screening process.
NationWide
250th Anniversary: U.S. restates strategic partnership with Nigeria
Mr Swart expressed confidence that his successor would continue strengthening the enduring relationship between both countries.
Africa
ECOWAS raises alarm over rising drug abuse, trafficking in West Africa
Mr Amankwa said cocaine trafficking was expanding rapidly across West Africa.
Hot news Home top
U.S. announces limited-edition social security cards for children born during America’s 250th anniversary
The SSA said the official Freedom 250 designation is exclusively for original cards issued through the EAB program to newborns during the qualifying period.
NationWide
Xenophobia: Youth leaders seek safety of Nigerians in South Africa
The Chairman of the forum, Eze-Onyebuchi Chukwu, said the incidents were undermining the ideals of African unity and peaceful coexistence.
