Technical Adviser of Rangers, Fidelis Ilechukwu, is upbeat that the Flying Antelopes would bounce from their shambolic home loss to Heartland to place Bendel Insurance where they truly belong at the end of their President Federation Cup Round of 16 tie.
Today, football fans in Lagos will be treated to a potentially thrilling encounter between the finalists of the 2023 Federation Cup won then by Bendel Insurance in Asaba after a 1-0 win.
The iconic Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Victoria Island, Lagos, will be the battleground for this clash, with kick-off scheduled for 4:00 pm this afternoon.
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The Super Eagles Assistant coach affirmed that Rangers have what it takes to beat any opponent and that despite injuries that have blighted his squad, he is confident he would present a team good enough to defeat Bendel Insurance and head to the quarter final.
“I believe we have what it takes to go past our opponents who I must confess are in their best form lately,” Ilechukwu said. “Despite our injury worries, we have the talent to get the job done in Lagos.
“We have prepared very well for this match, and by God’s grace, we shall overcome.”
Both teams gave a glimpse of what to expect today in Lagos when they flashed at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin almost two weeks ago with the Flying Antelopes leaving the Edo Arsenals fortress unhurt in a goalless draw.