COACH EKENEDILICHUKWU EKEH REACTS AFTER SHOOTING STARS DEFEAT

Chief Coach of Rangers International FC, Ekenedilichukwu Ekeh, has expressed dissatisfaction with officiating decisions following his side’s 3–1 loss to Shooting Stars SC in their Matchday 32 clash in the Nigeria Professional Football League.

Chief Coach of Rangers International FC, Ekenedilichukwu Ekeh, has expressed dissatisfaction with officiating decisions following his side’s 3–1 loss to Shooting Stars SC in their Matchday 32 clash in the Nigeria Professional Football League. Speaking after the encounter, Ekeh struck a measured tone in assessing the result, framing it within the unpredictability of football while acknowledging his team’s shortcomings in key moments. “That is football; you win some, you draw or lose. It has come and gone; we’ll go back home and prepare for the next game.” From a tactical standpoint, the gaffer insisted that the team executed the game plan as intended but failed to translate structure into results, particularly in decisive phases of the match. “We did all we could, the tactics and everything we needed to do, but it ended and we lost. We must accept the defeat.” However, the Rangers coach pointed to officiating as a significant factor that, in his view, influenced the flow and outcome of the game. While not detailing specific incidents, his remarks suggest frustration with key decisions that may have disrupted his team’s rhythm or momentum. “It was not a fair and nice officiating, though it has come and gone.” The result brings an end to Rangers’ impressive unbeaten run, exposing areas for reflection, particularly in game management and response under adversity. Attention now shifts to our next fixture, where a tactical reset and improved efficiency in both boxes will be crucial.