Rangers International FC of Enugu`s chief coach, Mbwas Mangut says the club is in Lagos to pick the maximum points and consolidate on its third position on the log.
This is contained in a statement by the media officer, Norbert Okolie on Saturday, in Enugu.
Mangut said that the club needed a win in Lagos to keep the pressure on the league leaders, the duo of Rivers United and Plateau United.
Rangers will on Sunday take on Mountain of Fire and Miracle FC (MFM) in Lagos.
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He said that the match would be a tough one as they would be playing against a team that is currently bruised.
“MFM will come out all in their arsenals to fight for survival but we have our works cut out which is to fight for the three points at stake and consolidate our position.
“We are well prepared for the task ahead as the players are determined to up their game in Lagos.
“I am optimistic of a good match with a good result, because we are determined to do our supporters proud any were we go,” Mangut said.
Rangers International is on third position with 41 points from 25 matches while MFM occupied the bottom of the table with 23 from 25 matches.
Similarly Manchester FC City returned to the top of the Premier League standings after thumping Leeds United 4-0 at Elland Road on Saturday.
Liverpool had regained top spot earlier in the day with a 1-0 win at Newcastle United, putting pressure on City to respond against a Leeds side battling relegation.
An early goal settled City’s nerves, with Spanish midfielder Rodri glancing a header into the net to give the visitors the lead with 13 minutes.
Leeds kept the pressure on, with a raucous crowd doing everything in their power to make life difficult for City.
Nathan Ake’s goal in the 54th minute effectively ended any hope the home fans had of getting anything from the match.
Gabriel Jesus continued his fine form in front of goal with another strike 12 minutes from time before Fernandinho put the icing on the cake with a stoppage-time fourth.
City’s fourth victory in a row in all competitions sent them back to the top on 83 points from 34 games, one clear of Liverpool.
Leeds slipped to 17th, five points above the drop zone but having played two more games than Everton in 18th.
On paper Leeds looked up against it, taking on a City side that travelled to Yorkshire unbeaten away in the league since a 1-0 loss at Tottenham Hotspur on the opening weekend.
Leeds was thrashed 7-0 in the reverse fixture early in the season.
Guardiola made five changes to his side for Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final, second-leg clash at Real Madrid which they will start with a 4-3 lead.
