The first edition of the Coal City International Cup has reached a critical stage, commencing today, as two prominent teams in the Nigeria Premier Football League face off in Enugu.
In their initial match, Enyimba suffered a 1-0 defeat against Rangers and now require a decisive victory to revive their chances of securing a place in the semifinals.
Shooting Stars, on the other hand, could advance with a draw after their previous match ended in a draw against Coal City.
The qualification of the Ibadan-based team may hinge on the outcomes of the remaining games.
Following their 2-1 triumph over FC Kallon, Remo have positioned themselves favorably for a spot in the semis.
A draw against the Enugu-based side would be sufficient for their progression.
Coal City, having played a 2-2 draw against Shooting Stars, now urgently needs a clear-cut victory to proceed to the next stage of the pre-season tournament.
Rangers, on the other hand, only require a point from today’s match against FC Kallon to secure a semifinal spot, while Kallon must win and hope for favorable outcomes in the other two games to advance.
Expressing his satisfaction, IfeanyiChukwu Ogbu, the Managing Director of SKI HI Entertainment, commended the conduct of all six participating teams thus far.
We have several reasons to celebrate, but I am particularly delighted by the high level of discipline and professionalism exhibited by all the teams, he said.
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