Nigerian Football Club Enugu Rangers Reject Moses Simon's Allegations of Ethnic Bias

Enugu Rangers have rejected allegations by Super Eagles winger Moses Simon that he was denied a professional contract due to ethnic bias. The club has dismissed Simon's claims, stating they are 'unsubstantiated' and 'without merit'.

Enugu Rangers have dismissed claims by Super Eagles winger Moses Simon that he was denied a professional contract with the club due to his ethnic background, stating that such allegations are baseless and unacceptable. The Nigerian Professional Football League club maintains that they made their decision based on merit and not influenced by Simon's ethnicity. Simon had previously stated that he was offered a trial but later dropped, claiming he was told it was because of his Igbo heritage. Rangers have since retracted the offer to Simon as a gesture of goodwill.