Tinubu congratulates Rangers International on claiming ninth Nigerian Professional Football League championship

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Rangers International FC on winning the Nigeria Premier Football League title for a record ninth time, commending the Enugu-based club for finishing top of the 2024/2025 season with 68 points from 38 matches.

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In a statement on Monday signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised the club’s managers, players, and supporters for securing the title ahead of closest rivals Rivers United, while also highlighting the team’s historic legacy in Nigerian and African football.

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Tinubu recalled Rangers’ dominance in the 1970s and 1980s, including their league and FA Cup successes, as well as continental achievements such as reaching the 1975 African Cup of Champions Clubs final and winning the 1977 African Cup Winners’ Cup.

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The President also linked the club’s latest success to governance efforts in Enugu State, commending Governor Peter Mbah for supporting sports development.

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“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.

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Tinubu further described Rangers as one of Nigeria’s most historic clubs, noting their contribution to national football development through the production of players who have represented the country internationally.

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“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 said.

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The President also extended commendations to Rivers United for their performance throughout the season, describing their campaign as disciplined and competitive while acknowledging their sportsmanship in the title race.

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He added that both Rangers International FC and Rivers United would represent Nigeria in next season’s CAF Champions League, wishing them success in continental competition.

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