Enugu Rangers coach hailed Akwa United’s performance but was happy his team won.
“Mbah has restored our hope and our support to Rangers will continue.’’
Akwa United scored in the 20th minute through Hadi Mohammed before Alex Jerry equalised for the hosts seven minutes later.
The regular season of NPFL ended on Sunday with many interesting results across several stadiums.
The coach said the players were going into the encounter motivated, following the clearance of the two match bonuses by the club.
Four players of Rangers International FC of Enugu have been called up to the preliminary 35-man list of the CHAN Eagles for qualifiers to the 2023 competition in Algeria.
An oriental derby is on the cards in the 2022 Aiteo Federation Cup as Rangers square up against Heartland in one of the competition’s round of 32 men’s fixtures.
The six-time champions Rangers International thrashed Bauchi-based lower league side Auwalu Baba Jada FC 4-1.
Abdul Maikaba, the technical adviser of Rangers International Football Club of Enugu, on Sunday blamed their 0-1 loss to hosts Gombe United on his players’ attitude.

Pillars garnered 43 points from 35 matches, siting on the 13th position in the log table.
