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  • Rangers not scared of Tunisian clubs, says Chukwu

    Rangers FC of Enugu Technical Adviser Christian Chukwu says the club is not scared of Tunisian sides, CS Sfaxien or Etoile du Sahel.

    Chukwu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja that Rangers were familiar with Tunisian clubs, dating back to when he was a player with the Enugu club.

    Rangers are grouped alongside CS Sfaxien, Etoile du Sahel and Salitas of Burkina Faso in Group B.

    Chukwu reiterated his confidence in the ability of Rangers to outwit all the clubs in Group B to qualify.

    “We are not afraid of Tunisian clubs, instead they should be afraid of us.

    “We have been used to each other since the time I was playing for Rangers. We are sure of victory.”

    The former Super Eagles player said he was confident his club would defeat any team from Tunisia.

    According to him, my players are in high spirit and good mood to defeat their opponents.

    He assured that as Nigeria Professional Football League Champions, Rangers would make Nigeria proud.

    NAN

  • CS Sfaxien trying everything to keep Sokari

    CS Sfaxien trying everything to keep Sokari

    CS Sfaxien of Tunisia midfielder, Kingsley Sokari has revealed that he is in the dark about his desire to move on from the club and that the hard stance of the Juventus of the Arabs is to ensure that they keep him till the end of the season.

    Sokari moved to the Tunisian club last year from Enyimba for a reported $400,000 and has hit the ground running immediately he joined the club to the admiration of the fans and supporters.

    Metz, a top division club in French Ligue I have shown serious interest in the Port Harcourt bred midfielder and a host of clubs in Asia but CS Sfaxien have placed a huge €700,000 take it or leave it transfer fee on him.

    Sources close to the player told SportingLife that CS Sfaxien is playing hard to get because they want Sokari to help them in their quest to win the Tunisian league where they are currently four points ahead of Etoile du Sahel at the top of the log and the CAF Confederation Cup.

    SportingLife was told that the club promised to allow Sokari move to his preferred club at the end of the Tunisian league.

  • Sfaxien to sign Mfom Udoh

    Sfaxien to sign Mfom Udoh

    Tunisian club CS Sfaxien has a reached an agreement with Nigerian champions, Enyimba, to sign striker Mfon Udoh later this year.

    Another Enyimba star, Kingsley Sokari, plays for the Tunisian side, africanFootball.com reports.

    The 24-year-old is now the club next top target after his heroic in Enyimba CAF Champions League victory over Sfaxien local rivals, Etoile du Sahel, few days ago.

    “Sfaxien had reached an agreement with the Enyimba chairman to sign Mfon (Udoh). But that will be after the CAF Champions League in November,” a source told africanFootball.com.

     

  • Zakari joins CS Sfaxien after ‘pressure’

    Zakari joins CS Sfaxien after ‘pressure’

    Nigeria U-17 defender Lukman Zakari has finally agreed to join Tunisian club, CS Sfaxien after he initially rejected the club’s offer and said he preferred to follow up possibilities in England and Spain.

    Sfaxien have agreed to fork out  $300,000 for Zakari, who featured at last year’s U-17 World Cup triumph in Chile.

    However, the deal was in danger of collapsing after the youngster turned it down after claiming he would rather pursue interests in England and Spain.

    “Everything has now been agreed with all the parties involved after the boy yielded to pressure for him to sign in Tunisia,” a source informed on Friday.

  • Ajayi on target in CS Sfaxien debut

    Ajayi on target in CS Sfaxien debut

    Olympic Team striker, Junior Ajayi, opened his goals account as his CS Sfaxien side beat EGS Gafsa 3-1 in a Tunisian league match played on Sunday.

    Ajayi, who signed a deal with the Tunisian side at the end of the 2015 All Africa Games in Congo, was a delight to watch in the encounter, supersport.com rports.

    Gafsa took the lead as early as the second minute of the game, but Sfaxien rallied back to level the score through Jemai before Ajayi put his team ahead in the 34th minute.

     

  • Anyalogu, Emordi ready for CS Sfaxien

    Anyalogu, Emordi ready for CS Sfaxien

    Enugu Rangers captain, Godwin Anyalogu and his coach, Okey Emordi have declared that their team will stun CS Sfaxien in today’s CAF Confederation Cup.

    Anyalogu, who is available to start in goal for Rangers, said he and his teammates are not intimidated by the achievements of the Tunisian outfit.

    He acknowledged that CS Sfaxien emerging Tunisian league champions will not stop Rangers from reaching the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup.

    “We are not intimidated by the record of the Tunisians. Yes, they were crowned Tunisian league champions only yesterday (Thursday) but on Sunday, it will be a different ball game. We are here to spill our blood to pick the group stage ticket,” the Rangers goalkeeper said.

    Emordi, who was named CAF Coach of the Year in 2004, is hopeful of his team’s chances.

    The ex-Enyimba coach also knows his men face an uphill task of avoiding defeat in Tunisia after winning the first leg of the playoff by a goal a fortnight ago.

    “We thank God for a very safe trip down here. We have not come here to count the number of beautiful buildings but to fight for the group stage ticket of the 2013 CAF Confederation Cup. It will be difficult but we have prepared well to do a good representation of Nigeria,” said Emordi.

    The Nigerian club travelled to Tunisia with a contingent made up of 15 players, seven technical officials, six management officials and five government representatives.

    The team held their first practice session on Saturday and where joined by the duo of Chisom Egbuchulem and Emmanuel Daniel who missed travelling with the team owing to visa issues.

  • Rangers to capitalise on home advantage

    Rangers to capitalise on home advantage

    Enugu Rangers aim to win well against CS Sfaxien in today’s CAF Confederation Cup tie so that the return clash in Tunisia will be easier.

    Nigeria’s only surviving club in international competition this year failed to make the most of home advantage when they hosted Recreativo Libolo of Angola in a CAF Champions League clash last month and paid for it when they were booted 3-1 in Angola in the return encounter. That loss in Angola meant they have to try their luck in the second-tier Confederation Cup.

    Rangers coach Okey Emordi told MTNFootball.com: “We are condemned to win against the Tunisians. I know they are a very good side who can hold their own against any team in Africa, but with the situation we have found ourselves, there is nothing left than to push harder and beat them to the group stage ticket.

    “I appreciate the fact that some of my players will be missing this game but I am confident with those that will be defending the colours of Rangers on Sunday. All I pray for is better luck to convert as many chances as possible to make the return leg a mere formality.”

    Rangers skipper goalkeeper Godwin Ayalogu, who may likely sit out the encounter for Nigeria U-20 star Daniel Emmanuel, said: “There is nothing left for us to do other than go for a convincing win against the side from Tunisia.

    “A good win in the first leg is all we need to ensure that the second leg is a mere formality and I trust the players in our fold to deliver the goods. It is very painful that we crashed out of the Champions League and our only hope for continental glory is this Confederation Cup. So we are not going to toy with this opportunity.”

    Rangers’ foes Club Sportive Sfaxien of Tunisia are no pushovers as they have shown with their performances leading to this encounter.

    They have been scoring freely in this competition having scored 11 goals in four games, while the defence has been beaten five times by such clubs like Gamtel F.C of Gambia and Diables Noirs of Congo. In the Tunisian league, they are currently placed third.

    Senior Special Assistant to the Enugu State Governor on Investment and Rangers Matters, Victor Atuonwu, promised that the government will support Rangers to victory.

    “I am very optimistic that Rangers will pick the ticket ahead of the Tunisian side. The players appreciate what is at stake and the government also knows what the players need to deliver the goods over the two legs,” Atuonwu said.

    “Government has never lagged behind in motivating the team to greater heights and we are stepping ahead on this as they are assured of a handsome reward from the government after picking the group stage ticket.

    “Yes, it will be a tough match but we have set our sights at replicating what Chelsea of England did by lifting the UEFA Europa League after exiting the Champions league. We fear no foe.”