Speaking upon his return from national duty with the Super Eagles after participating in two AFCON 2025 qualifiers, Ilechukwu said, “We are fully prepared to give our best against a quality team from Angola, with our focus on getting the win that will smooth our progress in the competition. We shall approach the match like a cup final, and we trust in God for His favour.”
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Rangers overcame Comoros’ U.S. Zilimadjou 2-1 on aggregate in the first preliminary round, but they face a tougher task against Sagrada Esperança, the Girabola runners-up, who advanced by defeating their first-round opponents from Seychelles 4-0 on aggregate. Ilechukwu’s men are keen to build on their earlier success and secure a positive result in Uyo before the return leg in Angola.
With a group stage berth at stake, both teams will be looking to assert dominance in this high-stakes clash.