The Coach of Enugu Rangers, Gbenga Ogunbote has said that his team have their sights fixed on winning this year’s Aiteo Cup after they eliminated holders Akwa United in the quarter-finals.
Rangers beat 2017 cup winners Akwa United 4-2 on penalties after full-time score stood at 1-1.
“It was a sweet victory for Rangers,” Ogunbote said. “The players gave their all and we were able to make it. If you want to be a champion, you must beat a champion. So, we are now just two matches away from the trophy.”
He added, “We all want the trophy, but first we have to scale through the semi-final. The fans should continue to support the team and have confidence in us until we bring the cup to Enugu.”
The experienced coach revealed that his team were fired up to stop Akwa United after they lost to them in the league last season.
“The mind-set of the team is to win and having toiled so much, we just knew Akwa United will not stop us,” he said.
“We lost to them away in the league and drew at home, so there was the grudge not to lose to them again.”
Rangers will now face Katsina United, who defeated Kwara United 3-1, in the semi-final of the cup competition.
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