CAF Champions League Clash: Akwa Ibom F.A Drums Support For Rangers

 

The executive of Akwa-Ibom State Football Association has paid a courtesy visit to the camp of the ‘Flying Antelopes’ in Uyo as a show of support for the team ahead of their two-legged first preliminary round ties against Comoros Island side, U.S Zilimadjou fixed for Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo.

The visit was led by the chairman of Akwa-Ibom State F.A, Samuel Umoh, and accompanied by the scribe of the football house, Kufre Etukudoh, and board member, Tony Kelvin, who stated that they came for the visit to encourage the team ahead of the continental encounter.

“We are here on behalf of the football family of Akwa-Ibom state to encourage you to represent the country well in the CAF Champions League. Remember you are the champions of Nigeria and we want you to play like the true champions when you engage your opponent from the Comoros Islands. Count on our full support in the matches you will be playing here. Uyo is your home and you will not lack home support. Remember, while playing on the pitch, you are not only playing Rangers, Enugu state, yourselves, or your family but you are playing for the entire country, Nigeria. So, we urge you to be good ambassadors and wish you good luck as we wait to celebrate after the two matches” said the young Akwa-Ibom state F.A chairman.

Reacting, the captain of the ‘Flying Antelopes’, Ugwueze Chinemerem, thanked the ‘August Visitors for their good wishes and support while promising that he and his teammates understand the big task ahead of them and promised not to disappoint the millions of football followers in the country by earning a berth in the next round of the premier club competition on the continent.

Packs of bottled drinking water were later presented to the team by the Akwa-Ibom Football Association officials.