As Rangers International gears up for their second preliminary round clash in the CAF Champions League, Ifeanyi Onyebuchi, the team's formidable defender, has expressed strong confidence in their readiness to overcome their next opponents, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com.
The Flying Antelopes are scheduled to face Angolan league runners-up, G.D. Sagrada Esperança, in the first leg of their encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo this Friday, September 13th, 2024.
Onyebuchi assured the club’s dedicated supporters that the team is well-prepared and motivated for the challenge. He recognized the strength of their Angolan rivals, who advanced from the first preliminary round with a convincing 4-0 aggregate win over their Seychellois adversaries.
“We are fully prepared for this important match,” Onyebuchi stated confidently. “Our team has been diligently preparing and we are optimistic about securing a positive result. We understand that scoring goals is crucial at this stage of the competition. Our training has focused on converting our opportunities into goals against a formidable opponent. We know G.D. Sagrada Esperança is a strong team, just like us.”
Onyebuchi’s remarks reflect the team's collective determination as they approach this significant fixture. “We enter this match with confidence and a strong belief in our ability to advance. Our goal is to perform well over the two legs and secure a spot in the group stage of the competition,” he added.
The upcoming match against G.D. Sagrada Esperança represents a critical juncture for Rangers International, but Onyebuchi’s assurances highlight the team’s readiness and resolve to succeed in Africa’s premier club tournament.
Oluwayemi Omolagba