Rangers International F.C. have been crowned champions of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ikorodu City F.C. at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos.
The crucial final-day win secured Rangers’ ninth league title, drawing the Enugu-based club level with Enyimba F.C. as the most successful teams in NPFL history.
Heading into the last match of the season, Rangers needed nothing less than victory to guarantee the title, especially with closest rivals Rivers United defeating Katsina United F.C. 3-0 in Port Harcourt.
Despite the pressure, coach Fidelis Ilechukwu and his players showed composure and determination, overcoming a spirited challenge from Ikorodu City to seal a memorable triumph.
Rangers finished the season with 68 points, one point ahead of Rivers United, who ended the campaign with 67 points. Both clubs have now qualified to represent Nigeria in next season’s CAF Champions League.
The title marks another historic milestone for the Flying Antelopes, reinforcing their reputation as one of the biggest and most decorated clubs in Nigerian football.
Fans across Enugu celebrated late into the night as the club returned to the summit of Nigerian football with one of the most dramatic title finishes in recent NPFL history.
