The League Management Company (LMC) has inspected the newly constructed Awka Township Stadium Football pitch ahead of Rangers FC’s relocation as a new temporary home ground.
The inspection team which visited the Stadium on Tuesday was led by Chief Operating Officer (CEO of LMC, Davidson Owunmi.
The Network gathered that the inspection was sequel to the application of the Management of Rangers Int’l FC of Enugu to use the Awka Stadium for their home matches.
The LMC did not disclose their findings or decision to newsmen at the stadium saying it would be contained in their report.
Rangers FC had been playing their home matches at the FC Ifeanyi Ubah Stadium, Nnewi, since the start of the 2021/2022 season, following the closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium (the cathedral) for repairs.
The Administrative Secretary of Rangers FC, Ferdinand Ugwuarua, who led some officials of the club on the visit, said they were impressed with the quality of the facility.
He said if LMC gave approval, the Flying Antelopes would play their next home Week 19 game against Lobi Stars in Awka.
He commended Nnewi fans for their support and expressed hope that Awka will give them more, adding that Awka would be a better home for the Rangers FC.
“We have seen the pitch which is world class, the dressing room is superb and I must say that the contractor, Ebi Egbe, Managing Director of Monimichelle Ltd who is one of our guides did a great job here.
“The pitch in Nnewi retarded our game due to the poor pitch, we did better in away games than home and after the technical analysis, the report showed that poor pitch was responsible but we are hopeful that with this venue, our home games will be much better,” he said.
Vice Chairman, Anambra State Football Association (AnSFA),Victor Aniekwena, said the stadium was built to meet the minimum international standard.
Aniekwena, who is the acting Chairman, AnSFA, said Anambra ws ready to play host to Rangers in their new home ground, expressing hope that the LMC would produce a good report and approve the venue.
Also speaking, Managing Director of Monimichelle Ltd; Ebi Egbe, said the hybrid synthetic pitch was built with modern technology in the industry, adding that Anambra now had a pitch that could host high grade games in the country, while noting that maintenance was important in keeping the facility in shape.
