Remo Stars’ head coach, Daniel Ogunmodede has assured that his relationship with Rangers’ coach Fidelis Ilechukwu, remains strong despite a recent media exchange between the two.
The coaches have had a positive relationship over the years, but they made headlines following their public outburst after Sunday’s league match in Ikenne.
Remo Stars won the game 2-1, and Ilechukwu voiced his disappointment with Ogunmodede’s behavior during the match, accusing him of acting overly desperate to secure a win.
In response, Ogunmodede suggested that Ilechukwu’s frustration stemmed from the nature of the defeat.
However, Ogunmodede stated that their friendship remains intact.
“My relationship with Ilechukwu is good. He’s my best friend,” he said.
Rangers head coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu. Photo | Sports Intel
“In fact, I drove him from Ikenne to Lagos to submit our passports for the Libya game,” He told Brila.net
He added, “The defeat was tough, but he’ll get over it. We all go through it as professionals. I’ll call him, and we’ll talk about it. Don’t worry about him, he’ll be fine.”
Both coaches are set to put aside their club-level rivalry as they prepare to reunite for their national duties with the Super Eagles, ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya.
