Enugu Rangers Deny Moses Simon's Discrimination Allegations
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon claims Enugu Rangers rejected him early in his career due to ethnic background; the club denies the allegation, calling itself a national institution.
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Enugu Rangers have rejected claims by Super Eagles winger Moses Simon that the club refused to sign him early in his career because he is not Igbo.
Simon, who currently plays for Paris FC, said in a recent interview with UrbanDwellSport that he trained with the club for three months but was not offered a contract. He alleged the decision was based on ethnic grounds, according to a report by Complete Sports.
In response, Enugu Rangers issued a statement emphasizing their national character. '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,' the club said, as reported by Vanguard News.
The club denied being a tribal organization, stating it has consistently welcomed players from diverse backgrounds throughout its history.
Simon, a key member of Nigeria's national team, did not provide further evidence to support his claim, and no independent verification has been offered. The club has not indicated plans to take disciplinary or legal action over the allegations.