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  "id": 6323624,
  "title": "CAF Champions League: Rangers coach Ilechukwu eyes win over Sobemap FC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/caf-champions-league-rangers-coach-ilechukwu-eyes-win-over-sobemap-fc",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T20:15:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/08/caf-champions-league-rangers-coach-ilechukwu-eyes-win-over-sobemap-fc/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rangers' technical adviser, Fidelis Ilechukwu, has expressed his team's determination to secure a victory in the upcoming return leg of the CAF Champions League against Sobemap FC. The Nigerian champions suffered a 1-1 draw against Sobemap in the first leg at the Moshood Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta on Sunday. In the upcoming fixture in Lome on Sunday, Ilechukwu revealed that his team will explore different formations to break down Sobemap's strong defense and create more scoring opportunities. He emphasized the importance of tactical preparation and a win at any cost, stating that they will leave no stone unturned in their quest for success.",
  "summary": "Rangers technical adviser, Fidelis Ilechukwu says his team will go all out for victory in the return leg of the CAF Champions League tie against Sobemap FC of Benin Republic. The Nigerian champions were held to a 1-1 draw by Sobemap in the first leg at the Moshood Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta on Sunday. The […] CAF Champions League: Rangers coach Ilechukwu eyes win over Sobemap FC",
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