By our Reporter
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Rangers International FC on winning the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League title, describing the achievement as a remarkable feat for one of the country’s most historic football clubs.
Rangers secured the NPFL title with 68 points from 38 matches, finishing ahead of Rivers United to claim a record ninth league crown.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu congratulated the club’s management, players and supporters for their successful campaign.
The President recalled Rangers’ dominance in Nigerian football during the 1970s and 1980s, highlighting the club’s achievements on the continental stage, including reaching the final of the African Cup of Champions Clubs in 1975 and winning the African Cup Winners’ Cup in 1977.
Tinubu also commended the Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, for supporting sports development and youth investment in the state.
“I must also congratulate Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State on the victory of Rangers International FC. This victory is an obvious fruit of his administration’s investments in youth and sports in the state. I commend him,” the President said.
He noted that Rangers, as one of Nigeria’s oldest football clubs, had produced several outstanding footballers who represented the country with distinction on the global stage.
The President further praised Rivers United for their impressive performance throughout the season and for demonstrating sportsmanship during the competition.
Tinubu wished both Rangers International FC and Rivers United success as they prepare to represent Nigeria in next season’s CAF Champions League.
