Nigeria has a new champion again, and it’s the familiar roar of Rangers International echoing across the country.
The Flying Antelopes produced a championship performance under intense pressure on the final day of the season, defeating Ikorodu City away from home to officially clinch the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League title.
In a season defined by tension, twists and relentless competition, Rangers stood tallest when it mattered most.
Needing victory to avoid heartbreak, Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side delivered a composed and fearless display in Lagos, sealing the club’s ninth league crown and their second NPFL title in just three years.
The triumph further confirms Rangers’ return to the summit of Nigerian football.
From their defensive discipline to their consistency in difficult away fixtures, Rangers built their title-winning campaign on resilience and mentality. Week after week, they found answers in pressure moments, and on the biggest day of the season, they did it ijagain.
Head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu once more proved why he is regarded as one of the finest managers in Nigerian football, guiding the Enugu giants through one of the fiercest title races in recent NPFL history.
For Rangers supporters, this latest success is more than just another trophy. It is a statement.
A statement that one of Nigeria’s most historic clubs is firmly back among the elite.
A statement that the Flying Antelopes still know how to soar above the rest.
As celebrations erupt across Enugu, Rangers International can proudly say it again:
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