Maikaba Rues Rangers Lone Goal Loss To Lobi Stars

Maikaba Rues Rangers Lone Goal Loss To Lobi Stars

Alfred Kadiri

Abdul Maikaba has rued tough luck for his Flying Antelopes' defeat to Lobi Stars in a well-contested encounter at the New Jos Stadium, reports BSNSports.com.ng.

It was another painful loss for Rangers who went without a point or scoring a goal in the new 2022/2023 Nigerian Premier Football League abridged season.

A Joseph Atule’s 82nd-minute fiercely struck shot from a tight angle handed Lobi Stars all three points, and condemned Rangers to a back-to-back defeat.

Maikaba said after the encounter, “It is unfortunate. We did not play to lose the match. We played very well. My boys played perfectly to instructions and I am happy with the performance despite the loss. 

"We conceded the goal against the run of play. All the same, we got our opportunities but were unlucky to have scored. That is football for you. We now go back and prepare for our next game.”

He further said, “We may have started the season not as expected but if a team can win its first two matches, we can also win our next two games to get back our grove. As far as we keep improving in our coming games, I don’t think there is any problem.”

Rangers will next take on Sunshine Stars in a match day 3 fixture at the Awka City Stadium on Sunday, January 22, 2023, with a 3 p.m. kickoff time.