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Giants Club Proprietor And CEO Tips Hillary Igoche And Beji As Next Generation Stars

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Club Proprietor and CEO OF GIANTS FC, Adeshola Ibrahim as tipped Products of his Football Club as Next Generation Stars

A football enthusiast and fast rising football administrator who started the Giants FC project about four years ago and during that time, the club has produced a number of Products, some of whom have already attained professional status with Jerome Akor now plying his trade for Lillestrom in Norway being one of the players scouted by Adeshola and proposed to Jamba Football Academy from where the player later moved to the Norwegian league first to Sogndal IL and subsequently to Lillestrom both in the Norwegian league.

In recent time, there have been the emergence of other bright prospects from the club with Ibrahim Beji Muhammed, a member of the NIGERIAN U-20 squad to the WAFU B Youth Cup in Niger republic and eventual champions rising through the ranks of the club and making his mark with the flying eagles in Niamey, Niger republic scoring two goals in four appearances.

Other prospects of the club are Hillary Igoche who has been tipped by a number of sports stakeholders and pundits as a revelation to look out for in the next couple of years as well as David Luis, another of the club’s Product who just returned from a loan move to Adamawa UTD where he garnered useful experience playing in the Nigeria National League.

Asked about the club’s youth philosophy and developmental program and what the club is doing differently as well as about the youth Products of the club, the Club CEO who also doubles as Director of Football at the Minna based Academy resident in the Chanchaga LGA, Adeshola Ibrahim had this to say ” Giants FC was set up to develop young talents with the right developmental module to meet up with international standards and prepare its talents in readiness for the demands of a professional career in European and top-flight football leagues across the globe. We are excited that in only our 4 years of operations, the club has gone on to produce some exciting talents. We are very excited about the progress and development of the players so far. Earlier this year, Ibrahim Muhammed Beji represented the Nigerian U-20 at the WAFU B U-20 Tourney in Niger republic scoring 2 goals in 4 appearances. We are very confident that he has a bright future ahead of him, same with Hillary Igoche who is another exciting player with amazing attributes on and off the field. Hillary Igoche is a replica of Wilfred Ndidi but compliments his defensive midfield abilities with offensive attributes. He is comfortable as a box to box and as an offensive midfielder. We are really excited that our philosophy and development module is evident in our players ability and wholesome personality and we will keep doing our best to continue to develop the players while exploring our partnerships to create opportunities for them to fulfill their professional football dreams” concluded the Banker turned football administrator

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Rangers skipper Ugwueze vows team will regain scoring form after stalemate against El-Kanemi Warriors

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September 1, 2024

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Rangers International’s captain, Chinemerem Ugwueze, has assured fans that the team will rediscover their scoring form following a goalless draw in their 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) opener against El-Kanemi Warriors.

The Flying Antelopes were unable to find the back of the net in the season’s opening fixture, much to the disappointment of their supporters. Despite the result, Ugwueze remains confident that the team will bounce back and return to winning ways soon.

“It was a bad day in the office for us. The result was not what we were expecting. I believe we are better than this. It’s just that our plans did not go as expected,” Ugwueze said in a post-match interview. “Sure, we are concerned with the lack of goals patch that we are experiencing because without goals you can’t win matches, but I believe that we shall soon find our scoring form and make our fans proud again.”

The match, held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, drew notable figures, including NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, NPFL Chairman Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, NPFL COO Prince Davidson Owumi, and Enugu F.A Chairman Barrister Tony Ugwu. They witnessed several innovations introduced by Rangers, including the cresting of the matchday jersey, a practice inspired by other top footballing nations.

Rangers will next turn their attention to continental duties as they prepare to host Angola’s league runners-up, Sagrada Esperança, in the first leg of the second preliminary round of the 2024/2025 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League. The match is scheduled to take place between 13-15 September 2024 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

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Blessed Stars Academy Friendly test for Rangers Int’l ahead of CAF Champions League showdown

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August 19, 2024

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Blessed Stars Academy Friendly test for Rangers Int'l ahead of CAF Champions League showdown

Rangers International FC, Nigeria’s reigning champions, are set to fine-tune their game plan with a friendly match against Blessed Stars Academy of Uyo. This friendly comes as the team gears up for their CAF Champions League second-leg clash against US Zillimadjou.

The match is scheduled for Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 7 am at the Uyo Township Stadium. Rangers, under Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu, coming off with a tight 1-0 win in the first leg and are looking to carry that momentum into the return leg, set for Friday, August 23, 2024, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.

Blessed Stars Academy, known for developing top young talents like Peter Ita and Victor Benjamin, Emmanuel Nwoke, and Aniefiok Joseph is expected to offer a competitive challenge. This will provide Rangers with a perfect opportunity to sharpen their tactics and make any final adjustments before their high-stakes CAF Champions League fixture.

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Former Flying Eagles Assistant Captain and Blessed Stars player Charles Etim Joins Akwa United

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Charles Etim Captaining FC ONE ROCKET during a league match

In a significant move for both player and club, former Flying Eagles star, previously on Loan to FC ONE ROCKET from Blessed Stars, has officially joined Akwa United on a two-year contract. We reliably obtained the information from the media officer of Blessed Stars who was at Akwa United office during the contract signing.

The central defender is a versatile player that plays mostly defense played two seasons for FC ONE ROCKET. While with FC ONE ROCKET he played Central defense, right back, defensive midfield and even left back in special cases.

The player, known for his impressive skills and contributions to the Flying Eagles, is expected to bolster Akwa United’s performance as they aim for success in the league. His experience and talent are anticipated to make a substantial impact on the team’s dynamics.

Akwa United fans are eager to see how the new signing will integrate into the squad and contribute to the club’s ambitions. The club’s management expressed confidence in the player’s abilities, highlighting his potential to be a game-changer on the field.

As the season approaches, all eyes will be on Akwa United and their new recruit, hoping for a fruitful partnership that will lead to triumphs in the league.

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