A Decisive Performance Under Pressure
Rangers entered the match knowing that only a win would guarantee the title. They delivered with composure:
- 30th minute: Captain Chidiebere Nwobodo opened the scoring with a precise finish after sustained pressure.
- Second half: Nwobodo struck again, reacting quickest to a rebound to double the lead.
- Ikorodu City response: Moses Ali pulled one back, forcing Rangers to defend deep for the final half-hour.
Despite the pressure, Rangers’ backline held firm until the final whistle.
📊 Final Day Drama Across the League
While Rangers battled in Lagos, Rivers United produced a commanding 3–0 win over Katsina United in Port Harcourt. Their victory pushed them to 67 points, but Rangers’ win kept them one point ahead on 68, sealing the title.
The relegation battle also went down to the wire, with several clubs’ survival decided in the final minutes of play.
🏅 A Historic Ninth Championship
This triumph adds to Rangers’ previous league titles from:
1974, 1975, 1977, 1981, 1982, 1984, 2016, and 2023/24.
Their latest success reinforces their status as one of Nigeria’s most storied and resilient football institutions.
🔭 What Comes Next
With the title secured, Enugu Rangers will represent Nigeria in next season’s continental competitions. The club is expected to strengthen its squad as it prepares for the CAF Champions League.
