Enugu Rangers football club have been crowned champions of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season after grinding out a thrilling 2-1 victory over Ikorodu City in their final Matchday 38 fixture at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Sunday.
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The historic victory, achieved before a packed crowd of passionate supporters and football enthusiasts, secured a magnificent ninth domestic league title for the Flying Antelopes.
The historic victory, achieved before a packed crowd of passionate supporters and football enthusiasts, secured a magnificent ninth domestic league title for the Flying Antelopes.
The triumph further cements the Enugu-based club’s status as one of the most successful sides in Nigerian football history, adding the 2026 crown to previous title-winning campaigns in 1974, 1975, 1977, 1981, 1982, 1984, 2016 and 2024.
Sunday’s success also marked another major achievement for Rangers Technical Adviser Fidelis Ilechukwu.
Ilechukwu guided the Flying Antelopes to league glory in 2024 and has now delivered a second championship title for the club in 2026.
Rangers began the match confidently, dominating possession against a determined Ikorodu City side eager to derail the visitors’ title ambitions.
The breakthrough arrived in the 30th minute when Chidi-ebere Nwobodo calmly finished off a well-worked attacking move to hand Rangers the lead.
The goal sparked wild celebrations among Rangers supporters, who filled sections of the stadium with songs, drums and chants throughout the contest.
Rangers doubled their advantage in the 52nd minute through Nwobodo, who completed his brace with another composed finish.
Ikorodu City responded strongly and reduced the deficit six minutes later through substitute Moses Ali.
Ali capitalised on a corner-kick situation to score and revive hopes of a comeback for the Lagos-based side.
The closing stages produced intense pressure from Ikorodu City as Rangers defended resolutely to preserve their slender advantage.
Rangers players, technical officials and supporters erupted in celebration after the final whistle confirmed their status as NPFL champions.
The victory capped an impressive campaign for the Flying Antelopes, who displayed consistency, resilience and composure throughout the season.
Football fans at the arena applauded both teams for producing an entertaining and competitive finale to the 2025/2026 NPFL campaign.
