Ahead of the commencement of the 2021/2022 NPFL season, Rangers FC Coach, Mr Abdul Maikaba has revealed his team ambition of starting the league with a victory.
Rangers International FC of Enugu are set to face Kastina United in their opening match of the season.
Speaking with newsmen on Friday in Enugu, Abdul Maikaba, stated that a victory will boost the players’ morale for other matches and it will help the team consolidate till the end of the season.
“Starting the league well, will take unnecessary pressure off our team and stabilise players mental state as the league progresses.
“We are ready for the new season and I can assure you that everything being in the right place, a win against Kastina Utd. is not negotiable.
“The only obstacle before us is the distance and weather; these are the two things that work against teams in Kastina.
“By this time in far North, the air is dry because of the harmattan. So, you cannot play with the same energy we use to train here.’’
Ahead of their league opener against Kastina United, Maikaba also stated that the team needs a better travelling plan and accommodation so that the players can acclimatise to the weather.
He added that the technical team had been working towards the match and it’s important the players understand why they need to win.
“We are preparing the players to let them know that everywhere serves as home,’’ Maikaba said.
On why he joined Rangers, Maikaba stated that
wining trophies and picking continental slot at the end of the season.
The League Management Company (LMC) recently approved Dec. 17 for commencement of the new season.
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