Rangers Clinch Record Ninth NPFL Title After Beating Ikorodu City

Rangers International F.C. have etched their name deeper into Nigerian football history after defeating Ikorodu City F.C. 2-1 to secure a record-equalling ninth Nigeria Premier Football League title.

Captain Chidiebere Nwobodo scored in each half to inspire the Flying Antelopes to victory and hand them the championship ahead of closest rivals Rivers United F.C..

Rangers dominated large parts of the encounter and took control through Nwobodo’s leadership and clinical finishing as they sealed the crucial win needed to emerge champions.

Ikorodu City reduced the deficit in the 58th minute through substitute Moses Ali after Rangers goalkeeper Lucky Jimoh failed to properly handle a long-range effort.

Despite the pressure from the hosts, Rangers held on to secure the historic victory and finish the season at the top of the table with 68 points from 38 matches.

Rivers United finished just one point behind the champions after ending their campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory over Katsina United F.C..

The triumph marks a major achievement for coach Fidelis Ilechukwu, who secured his second league title with the Enugu-based club.

The victory also sees Rangers equal the all-time NPFL title record held by regional rivals Enyimba F.C., further strengthening the club’s reputation as one of Nigeria’s football giants.

Following the title success, Rangers and Rivers United will both represent Nigeria in next season’s CAF Champions League.