Rivers United Coach Critiques Nigerian Clubs' Competitiveness
Yemi Olanrewaju, the assistant coach of Rivers United, expressed concerns regarding the ability of Nigerian clubs to compete on the African continent after Enugu Rangers' elimination from the CAF Champions League. Following Rangers' 3-0 defeat to Algerian champions MC Alger in the second leg of their second preliminary round tie, which resulted in a 3-2 aggregate loss, Olanrewaju highlighted significant gaps in budgets, facilities, and infrastructure compared to other African teams.
He noted his experiences with Enyimba and Rivers United in continental competitions, stating that Nigerian teams lack the necessary resources for consistent success. Olanrewaju's comments came after Rangers had initially won the first leg 2-0 in Abeokuta.
The defeat also marked the end of Nigeria's representation in the Champions League group stage, as Rivers United had been eliminated earlier. Rangers will now focus on the domestic league, where they are level on points with Rivers United at the top.
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