Monday, September 19, 2016

Idah wish Rangers celebrate NPL title with legends

By Rasaq Oboirien
EX-Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peterside Idah has expressed wishes that the management of Rangers International of Enugu to celebrate the Nigeria Premier League (NPL) title with its legends, reports NaijaSportsXtra.blogspot.com.
Recall the Flying Antelopes who beat Sunshine Stars 2-0 on Sunday to reclaim the NPL top spot, look set to break their 31 years no league title jinx after it was crowned champions  in 1984.
Idah, took to social media, twitter to express his wish.
@IdahPeterside: "If we where in Europe where things are run well, Rangers would have invited us former players to come and celebrate this intending success."
Legends that have played for the Coal City side includes, ex-Green Eagles, goalkeeper Emma Okala, skipper Christian Chukwu, Aloysius Atuegbu and Ifeanyi Onyedika. 
Other former stars include Michael Emenalo, now at Chelsea of England and Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha.
The Flying Antelopes who are leading the NPL log with 57points, needs at least win to be crowned champions, as they are a point off Rivers United and two off Wikki Tourist.
The Coach Imama Amapakabo side will be playing away to relegated now giant-killers, Ikorodu United in a match day 37 tie at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta.