Rangers Int’l FC of Enugu are NPFL champions for eighth time

Ayomikun Elemikan Sports 17/06/2024

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Rangers International FC of Enugu have been confirmed champions of the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.

The Flying Antelopes comprehensively defeated Bendel Insurance 2-0 on Sunday to claim their eighth league title, with a game to spare.

Rangers Int’l Football Club of Enugu have won the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title. (Image: Rangers Int’l FC on X)

Agu Kenechukwu and Chidiebere Nwobodo scored both goals that sealed the win against Insurance, ensuring the title as well.

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In the 33rd minute, Agu shot the home side into the lead before Nwobodo added another on the hour mark.

Heading into the matchday 37, Rangers led the table with 64 points, four points ahead of Ikenne-based side Remo Stars.

2023/24 NPFL Champions Rangers Int’l FC (Image: Rangers Int’l FC on X)

It was celebration after celebration at the ‘Cathedral’ when it was learnt Remo lost 2-1 at Sunshine Stars on Sunday. In the same vein, rivals and last year’s winners Enyimba lost 2-1 to Sporting Lagos.

Rangers last won the title in 2016 when they were under the guidance of Coach Imama Amapakabo. They had won league titles in 1974, 1975, 1977, 1981, 1982, and 1984.

One of Nigeria’s finest coaches Fidelis Ilechukwu guided Rangers to this year’s NPFL title (Image: Leagues Reporter on X)

Being one of Nigerian football’s powerhouses, only Enyimba (nine) have won more league titles than Rangers.

Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu and CEO Amobi Ezeaku both deserve commendation for bringing back Rangers’ lost glory.

Rangers had experienced a turbulent time last season where they battled to avoid relegation. The renovation of ‘the Cathedral’ as well as injuries to key players in the team bitterly affected the Flying Antelopes.

Newest NPFL Champions CEO Amobi Ezeaku (Image: Leagues Reporter on X)

However, a big reshuffle in the board and signing of fresh blood quickly turned the tide. Ilechukwu’s brilliance and contributions also caused the sleeping giants’ return to hay days.