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  • Antelopes ready to fly this season-Madu

    Antelopes ready to fly this season-Madu

     

     

    Rangers international are determined to re-enact the feat achieved in the 2015/16 season even as a fresh season kicked off today.

    Impressive midfielder Christian Madu who revealed the team’s mindset said the coal City boys are fully prepared for the new season, adding that the promise made by state Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi to pay winning bonus as at when due will be an added advantage.

    Breaking 32 years jinx to win the league again according to him,  put smiles on the faces of teeming Rangers supporters and it will be heartwarming to build on that.

    The former Giwa FC ace who bared his mind while x-raying Rangers’ chances  and the challenges of the new season, expressed confidence in the ability of Coach Gbenga Ogunbote to help the club post  an impressive run .

    “We are prepared for the new season, and we are determined to do well.  When we won the league last time our fans were very happy and it is our desire to make sure that they remain happy,” he enthused.

    On Ogunbote, Madu described the former Enyimba and Sunshine stars sweat merchant as a determined coach who treats players not just as partners in progress but attempts to play fatherly role of understanding the players better.

    “He is a good coach with lots of experience and we are optimistic that will be to the team’s advantage,” he said.

    Rangers have hit Uyo Saturday ahead of their opening season game against Akwa United. The Flying Antelopes finished 14th on the log last season, forcing the dissolution of the former management and setting up a new one charged with responsibility of returning the team to the top.

  • Rangers FC seeks midfielder, Christian Madu’s whereabouts

    Rangers FC seeks midfielder, Christian Madu’s whereabouts

    The management of Rangers International FC Enugu said on Friday it had not seen its Midfielder, Christian Madu in the last three weeks.

    The club’s Director of Media and Publicity, Foster Chime, made the disclosure in a statement in Enugu.

    Chime said the club’s Chief Coach, Chukwuma Agbo, had explained that the player sent him a letter that he was going for a check-up.

    “The letter did not specify the type of sickness, where or when he would be treated.

    “The letter came immediately after the Rangers versus FC Ifeanyi Uba match in Enugu.

    “Since then, he has not reported for training or seen anywhere around the Coal City Flying Antelopes camp, which means he has gone Away Without Official Leave (AWOL).

    “He did not present himself to the team doctor, who is a consultant physician,’’ the statement said.

    It said the League Management Company had been informed of the development for necessary action.

    The statement said the management had equally stopped his salary for leaving Rangers’ camp without official permission.

    It added that the club’s General Manager, Christian Chukwu, had expressed disappointment with the development.

  • Madu returns to Nasarawa

    Madu returns to Nasarawa

    Giwa FC midfielder Christian Madu is confident of returning to Nasarawa United to claim a result in today’s Glo Premier League game.

    Madu played for Nasarawa United last season but moved to Jos where he teamed up with Giwa FC for the current league season.

    The midfielder is returning to Lafia for the first time since he left the Solid Miners at the end of last term with renewed hope of earning a result to help the Elephants in their bid to stay in the premier division in their first-ever season.

    “I must be honest I still have respect for my former club, Nasarawa United. At present, they are doing very well from their position on the league table. I had some interesting moments with the club while I was there but as a professional you have to move on. Now I’m with Giwa FC and I’ve got a job to do.

    “I’m going out there with my team to get a result. It is going to be a tough match and I’m expecting that. I’m sure my teammates are expecting same.

    “This season my main objective is to help Giwa FC stay in the Glo Premier League. Remember this is the first season of the club in this division. But just as my objectives with the club are modest I won’t rule out surprises like winning a continental ticket,” Madu told supersport.com ahead of Giwa FC’s short trip to Lafia on Monday.

    This season, Madu has appeared in all of the Elephants’ 12 league matches in which he has played 1,080 minutes without being substituted or suspended.

     

  • Madu targets win against Lobi Stars

    Madu targets win against Lobi Stars

    By Taofeek Babalola

    Giwa FC midfielder,  Christian Madu, has  sounded that he and his colleagues will not leave anything to chance when his side play host to third placed Lobi Stars at the Rwang Pam Stadium on Wednesday.
    Madu, popularly called Patrick Viera, said the only way to prove to the world that their promotion to the Premier League was no fluke is to go all out for the three points at stake.
    “We don’t want to relent on our oars and with God on our side, we are gunning for nothing but the three points at stake against Lobi Stars,” Madu told SportingLife.
    Madu, who began his professional career with Giwa FC, said he thanked God and the club for giving him the opportunity to show the football world what he can do.
    “I went to many clubs for trials but was not picked because I had no money to give and push my case; I just give God the glory for this club that hire the best without sentiments. How I wish there are many privately own club sides in Nigeria because I believe there are still hundreds of good players out there wasting away just because they don’t have money or to play for all these big clubs in Nigeria.
    “I am surprised when clubs call me to come play for them with big money on offer, but where were they before Giwa FC gave me the opportunity? I have made up my mind to give all my best to this club now and I want to win trophies with the club before thinking to call it quit with the club that have put me in the limelight.”