Enugu Rangers General Manager and Chief Executive Officer, Amobi Ezeaku, was on cloud nine after making his debut in the club’s 2-0 victory over Niger Tornadoes in the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) on Sunday.
At the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna, Rangers coach Fidelis Ilechukwu gave the nod to Ezeaku, who came off the bench in the second half after Chidiebere Nwobodo and Godwin Obaje had given the visitors the lead in the first half.
Both goals were scored within three minutes as Nwobodo opened scoring in the 22nd minute while Obaje doubled the advantage in the 25th minute to make it five wins in a row and five consecutive clean sheets for the former champions.
Speaking with The PUNCH, the 34-year-old Rangers CEO said he was thrilled to have made his debut for the club of his life.
“The feeling is indescribable. This club means a lot to me and all of us. We adore the badge. It’s been a dream to wear the jersey of this club and play for the club. And I’m glad to get a chance”, he said.
“I’ve lived all my life playing football, adoring this game. But beyond that, I’ve been properly conditioned by the coaching crew of Rangers for this moment. Every club has a story and this could be ours”.
Ezeaku, whose inclusion in the match-day squad attracted attention before kick-off, came on in the second half donning the No.11 jersey and was immediately handed the captain’s armband.
He will hope to add to his one cap when Rangers host Kwara United at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu on Sunday.
