Rangers International Football Club Chief Coach Ekeh Ekenedilichukwu, also known as “The Youngest Coach Awila,” commended the psychosocial engagement and activity of players of Rangers International Football Club U-19 conducted by Rangers International FC Foundation in partnership with Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation at Liberty Stadium Enugu on November 18, 2024. He recognized this as a significant step forward, as it will address numerous psychological, emotional, and mental challenges faced by the young players, thereby preventing them from hindering the realization of their aspirations.
Coach Ekenedilichukwu expressed his appreciation to Rangers International FC Foundation and their partners for the engagement, describing it as an effective approach to effect behavioral changes in the players and redirect their mindset towards positivity and purposefulness. He commended the interactive session used during the psychosocial engagement, which included an interactive session aimed at exposing the participants to critical thinking and other positive, meaningful pathways that will serve as a credible platform for achieving their life goals.
Coach Ekenedilichukwu further solicited more engagements for other players in Enugu and other locations.
Earlier, Chairman Rangers International FC Foundation, Coach Ebere Amaraizu, emphasized the primary objective of the engagement, which is to foster and promote good mental and emotional wellness. He stated that this will enable the players to perform optimally, achieve their life goals, and avoid engaging in negative pathways such as societal misconduct. He underscored the significance of behavior modification as a key component of the engagement.
Executive Director Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation, Reverend Chukwudiebube Nwachukwu, also admonished the young lads to be mindful of factors that can cause unwanted emotional and mental pressures with significant negative influences on their behaviors. Interactive sessions were conducted, allowing participants to engage in physical contact.An opportunity to pose inquiries regarding stress, negative emotions, and their management is provided. He also engaged them in a discussion on screen addiction, which can also lead to eye problems and mental health challenges.
