Fidelis Ilechukwu, the technical adviser of Rangers, has called on his squad to remain fully concentrated as they close in on a ninth Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) championship. The Flying Antelopes solidified their place at the top of the standings following a commanding 2-0 victory over Bayelsa United at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa on Sunday evening.
Midfielder Chidiebere Nwobodo broke the deadlock just past the half-hour mark, giving Rangers the lead. Experienced forward Godwin Obaje then sealed the triumph with a second goal five minutes before the final whistle. That strike was Obaje’s twelfth league goal of the campaign.
With only two matches left in the season, Ilechukwu stressed the need for his players to keep their minds on the prize. He remarked, “It was a good game for us. I’m happy, but we must not lose concentration. It was a great game. I’m not too happy with the second half because we didn’t play well, but our defenders did well and our goalkeeper played their roles well.”