Rangers head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu is optimistic his team will have a good outing in the Nigeria Professional Football League next season.

Ilechukwu said the Flying Antelopes have all it takes to challenge for the title.

He admitted that the team needs some improvement but assured that the players are ready for the new season.

“We are still building, and I am optimistic that we shall be ready to hold our own should the season kickoff today,” he told the club’s media.

“Our game against Enyimba, I give it to them as they have been together for a longer period of time. At the same time, I commend my players for the way we played in containing them.

“Enyimba possessed more balls in the game, but we created more scoring chances but took only one. In all, I am satisfied with the output of my players ahead of the new season.”