President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Rangers International following the club’s triumph in the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League season, describing the title success as another proud chapter in the rich history of one of Nigeria’s most iconic football institutions.
In a statement issued on Monday by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the president praised the Enugu-based side for clinching a record ninth NPFL title after finishing the season with 68 points from 38 matches, ahead of closest challengers Rivers United FC.
Rangers sealed the championship on the final day of the season after defeating Ikorodu City FC in a tense title-deciding encounter in Lagos, capping one of the most dramatic league races in recent NPFL history.
President Tinubu congratulated the players, coaching crew, management, and supporters of the Flying Antelopes for their achievement.
The president also reflected on Rangers’ historic legacy in Nigerian and African football, recalling the club’s dominance during the 1970s and 1980s when they emerged as one of the continent’s most respected sides.
