Federation Cup: Obaje Ruled Out Of Heartland FC Encounter

Federation Cup: Obaje Ruled Out Of Heartland FC Encounter

Sampson Adedeji

Rangers International will be without star striker Godwin Obaje when they take on rivals Heartland FC in the President Federation Cup on Wednesday, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu confirmed that the former FC Ifeanyi Ubah forward is nursing a thigh injury.

"Obaje got injured before the game against Plateau United. I wanted him to start, but he said no because the doctor advised he wasn’t yet 100% fit," Ilechukwu revealed.

"He got injured again against Plateau United, and honestly, I don’t think he’ll be ready for the next game," he added.

Beyond their Federation Cup clash, Rangers and Heartland FC will meet again in the Nigeria Premier Football League just days later.