Enugu Rangers reject Moses Simon’s discrimination claim | Vanguard News
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Nigerian football club Enugu Rangers has rejected claims of tribal discrimination made by player Moses Simon.
- The club asserts its identity as a national institution with a history spanning over five decades.
- Rangers emphasizes its national appeal, despite being rooted in Enugu and the South-East region.
Enugu Rangers Football Club has firmly refuted allegations of tribal discrimination, specifically addressing claims made by player Moses Simon. The club issued a strong statement to counter the accusations, asserting its long-standing national identity.
"For over five decades, Rangers has stood as one of Nigeria's foremost national football institutions," the club declared. This statement emphasizes the club's historical significance and its role as a unifying force in Nigerian sports. Rangers highlighted its extensive history, spanning more than fifty years, as evidence of its national stature.
While acknowledging its proud roots in Enugu and the South-East region of Nigeria, the club stressed that its appeal and belonging extend to the entire nation. This assertion aims to counter any perception that the club operates on a narrow, regional, or tribal basis. The club's response underscores a commitment to national unity within the context of Nigerian football.
For over five decades, Rangers has stood as one of Nigeria's foremost national football institutions. Although proudly rooted in Enugu and the South-East, the club has always belonged to Nigeria.
Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.