ENUGU, Nigeria — Rangers midfielder Isaac Saviour don talk say the team dey highly motivated ahead of their Oriental derby against Enyimba. The match go happen today at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.
Saviour emphasize say the target for the game na to collect maximum points. “We dey focus on the game against Enyimba wey be big team by all standards,” Saviour talk for Rangers official media. “We dey highly motivated and the team dey enter this match with positive mindset. Our target na to grab the three points wey dey at stake. We wan assure our supporters say we go give them celebration,” he add.
As the league dey hot, Rangers dey sit for seventh place while Enyimba dey at eighth for the NPFL table. Both teams dey fight for continental ticket as dem dey head for this crucial clash.
Saviour no be the only one wey dey ginger for the match. Winger Silas Nenrot also talk about how important the derby be. “Any day, anytime, match between wey two top oriental rivals na always big deal,” Nenrot talk. “From our last two matches against top teams like Insurance and Lobi Stars, we go step up our game against Enyimba to make sure say we celebrate after the match.”
Meanwhile, the match dey come as Nigerian football dey prepare for bigger competitions. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations go start today for Egypt, with Nigeria’s Flying Eagles looking to secure a record-eighth title. Dem go face Tunisia next week for Cairo.
In another side, Enyimba dey also face changes as several players don leave the club by mutual consent. Sporting Director Ifeanyi Ekwueme talk say, “Yes, they don leave Enyimba. Dem don contribute plenty to the club’s successes, and we wish them well in the future.”
As the teams dey prepare for today’s important match, fans go dey expect a high-tempo game, with both sides ready to show their best for the supporters. The match go start by 4 p.m. Nigerian time.
