Maikaba Expresses Relief As Rangers Move Out Of Red Zone

Maikaba Expresses Relief As Rangers Move Out Of Red Zone

Ibraheem Lateef Ayodele

It was a sign of relief for under-fire Abdul Maikaba after his Rangers earned its first 3 points of the season and moved out from the red zone, reports BSNSports.com.ng.

After a string of poor results in four matches, it took the brilliance and alertness of the duo of Chidera Ezeh and Hadi Mohammed to break the resistance of a stubborn Dakkada to hand the seven-time NPFL champions, its first league win in Awka, in a Matchday 5 fixture of the ongoing 2022/2023 Abridge season.

“It was a good match that we could have been celebrating with a higher number of goals but we are happy with the 3 points which have moved us out of the red zone,' said Maikaba. 

"We keep working to ensure we reach the top to be amongst the best three finishers. 

"We hope to keep the newfound momentum that has seen us not losing our last three matches and kept two clean sheets against good sides.”

For his counterpart at Dakkada, Danladi Umar, “It was a great display of football from two great sides. We had our opportunities but failed to take them while we conceded through a mistake. We shall keep working till we get it right.”

Rangers will next play Wikki Tourists at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi in a Matchday 6 fixture on Sunday.