Players and officials of Rangers International football club has been rewarded with plots of land and the sum of N150 million for winning the 2025/2026 NPFL title by the Enugu State Government for their historic ninth NPFL title triumph.
Rangers secured the league title after winning the 2025/2026 NPFL season with 68 points, finishing ahead of second-placed Rivers United with a one-point difference and eight points ahead of third-placed Shooting Stars SC.
A delighted Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, announced the gifts during a dinner reception he hosted in honor of the players, technical crew, and management of the team at Government House, Enugu, on Tuesday night.
Speaking at the event, Mbah likened the reception to welcoming home a child who had excelled academically, saying the government and people of Enugu State were delighted to celebrate the team’s success.
“We are providing you with a cash gift of N100 million for the players and N50 million for the technical and management crew.
“In addition to that, we have approved a plot of land in Enugu for every player, while additional plots will be allocated to the general manager, head coach, secretary, and assistant coach,” Mbah said.
The governor noted that Rangers were more than a football club, describing the Flying Antelopes as a symbol of resilience, unity, hope, and social renewal established in the aftermath of the Nigerian Civil War.
According to him, the club carries a rich history and legacy associated with football legends such as the late Christian Chukwu, Emmanuel Okala, and Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha.
He commended the players, coaches, and management for their hard work, sacrifices, and discipline throughout the season, noting that the trophy was the product of countless acts of determination and effort.
Mbah also praised Rangers General Manager Amobi Ezeaku for his leadership, resilience, and commitment, saying the qualities required to build a successful football club were similar to those needed to build a successful state.
The governor assured the team of continued government support, stressing that sports remained a key component of his administration’s development agenda.
He also stated that renovation works at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, popularly known as “The Cathedral,” would be completed in time and to international standards for Rangers’ continental matches.
Gov Mbah added that Enugu State, under his leadership, would continue to invest heavily in sports infrastructure and development, noting that the state would host the 2026 National Sports Festival in a manner that would leave lasting marks in the sands of time.
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