File: Head coach of Enugu Rangers, Fidelis Ilechukwu
Head coach of Enugu Rangers, Fidelis Ilechukwu, has called for more fight from his players after Sunday’s 1-1 draw against AS Sobemap of Benin Republic in the first leg of their CAF Champions League first preliminary round tie in Abeokuta.
Chidozie Iwundu had put the Nigeria Premier Football League champions ahead in the 23rd minute at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, but Sobemap fought back to level matters early in the second half, leaving the tie delicately poised ahead of the return leg this weekend in Lomé, Togo.
Speaking after the game, Ilechukwu said the Flying Antelopes would need to improve on their attacking approach in the return fixture.
“They are a good side defensively. We tried to look at entering the box and scoring goals to open them up, probably try to attack rather than sit back. We will also look at what we can do in Lomé for the second leg, come close to the box, and find those chances,” he said. Related News FULL LIST: Top 10 greatest dynasties in European football history Osimhen, Lookman shut out as Nigeria’s Ballon d’Or streak ends Nigeria set for Russia rematch in October
