Rangers International FC of Enugu has thrashed Cynosure FC of Abakaliki 5-1 in the ongoing Ifeanyi Ekwueme Tico/Select Football Tournament in Enugu.

The match played at the University of Nigeria (Enugu Campus pitch) saw Chidiebere Nwobodo put Rangers ahead in the third minute.

Ossy Martin made it two before Nwobodo pulled another three goals in quick succession at the 28th, 31st and 35th minute, respectively, bringing scores to 5-0 at the interval.
Cynosure FC came back after the interval looking more purposeful.

Their effort paid off at the 54th minute when Femi Famuyiwa pulled one to reduce the scoreline to 5-1. Cynosure FC coach Festus Allen blamed the team’s embarrassing loss on “lots of errors.”

“We have a good team, but the players did not start the match well. They gave Rangers a lot of space,” Alin said.
Rangers Coach Abdu Maikaba commended the effort of his players for the massive win,” said Mr Maikaba. “We win big, and that was what I have been expecting from the players, and my aim is to pick up to seven points from three matches.”

Mr Maikaba added, “With seven points from three matches, we are almost qualified from the group, while we use the last match of the group to seal our qualification. We are taking the matches, one game after another, and now we have four points from two matches. It shows we are progressing well.”

The tournament is taking place in two states, with Group A matches being played at UNEC.

Group A comprises Rangers FC, Ingas FC Sports Club FC, Lamray United of Enugu, One Rocket of Uyo, and Cynosure FC of Abakaliki. Group B, playing at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, comprises Heartland FC of Owerri and Rivers United FC. Others are Abia Warriors FC, Apex Krane FC of Agbor, and Firstmahi FC of Owerri. 

(NAN)