Tinubu Congratulates Rangers FC on Their Ninth NPFL Title Win

Deji Elumoye  in Abuja

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Rangers International FC of Enugu on securing the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title for a record‑equalling ninth time.

In a release issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised the club’s managers, players and supporters for finishing the 2025/2026 NPFL campaign at the top of the table with 68 points from 38 matches, ahead of their nearest rival, Rivers United FC.

Tinubu recalled Rangers’ remarkable run in the 1970s and 1980s, when the club won several league and FA Cup titles, highlighted by their 1975 appearance in the finals of the African Cup of Champions Clubs and their 1977 triumph in the African Cup Winners’ Cup.

“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.

“As one of the oldest clubs in Nigeria, Rangers have produced some of the nation’s finest football players who went on to make the country proud on the global stage. I am proud of their achievement,” he added.

Tinubu also lauded Rivers United for an excellent season and for demonstrating good sportsmanship.

He wished both Rangers International FC and Rivers United the very best as they represent Nigeria in next season’s CAF Champions League.