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Rangers International Clinch NPFL Title, Tie Record, Champions League Spot

5/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Rangers International F.C. clinched the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League title on Sunday.
Captain Chidiebere Nwobodo scored in the 30th minute and added a second in the 52nd.
Rangers finished with 68 points, one ahead of Rivers United’s 67 after the final round.
The victory tied Rangers with Enyimba F.C. for the most NPFL championships and secured CAF Champions League qualification.

History

Historical Context

In 2003 Enyimba became the first Nigerian club to capture the CAF Champions League, beating Egypt’s Ismaily 2-1 on aggregate under coach Kadiri Ikhana and earning the competition’s inaugural $1 million prize. Their back-to-back triumphs sparked a surge in domestic investment, and in 2025-26 Rangers International matched Enyimba’s five-title league record, securing a CAF Champions League berth.

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Story summary

Rangers International F.C. clinched the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League title on Sunday.
Captain Chidiebere Nwobodo scored in the 30th minute and added a second in the 52nd.
Rangers finished with 68 points, one ahead of Rivers United’s 67 after the final round.
The victory tied Rangers with Enyimba F.C. for the most NPFL championships and secured CAF Champions League qualification.

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