Akwa United Football Club have directed all staff and players of the club to turn-up and support Nigeria Premier Football League Champions Enugu Rangers International in the second leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary round match against Zilimadjou of Comoros at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday (today).
Enugu Rangers won the first leg by alone goal on Sunday and will be eager to do the double over their opponents in their quest to book a place in the next round of the competition.
Chairman of Akwa United Elder Paul Bassey declared his team’s support to the Nigerian champions when the General Manager of Enugu Rangers Barrister Amobi Ezeaku visited him at the Akwa United’s club house in Uyo on Thursday.
Elder Bassey revealed that it is the responsibility of Akwa United to rally round and show support to Enugu Rangers and all other Nigerian clubs representing the country at the continental level.
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“In the spirit of brotherhood and solidarity, it is our responsibility as a club and by extension the duty of all football lovers in Akwa Ibom State and in Nigeria to come together, cheer and support Nigerian league champions to fly the country’s flag higher in this year’s CAF Champions League.
“Enugu Rangers is playing on our home ground and at this level, they are representing our dear country, and we owe them that support. We may not be able to go to other venues to physically support all other representatives but since Rangers are here in Uyo, we have to make them feel at home and get favourable results in all their matches”.
The General Manager of Enugu Rangers Barrister Amobi Ezeaku thanked the Management of Akwa United and the football fraternity in Akwa Ibom State for the warm reception and support given to his team and called for more support on Friday.
“On behalf of Enugu Rangers International, I want to sincerely commend the government and the wonderful people of Akwa Ibom State for the show of love and support to our team since we arrived here in Uyo for our games. We are really having a great time and we want more of your support on Friday as we aim to make it to the next round of this competition”.
The encounter will kick-off at 3pm.
