Rangers International Football Club on Monday evening celebrated their 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) trophy win in grand style at Okpara Square in Enugu, surrounded by thousands of ecstatic fans.
The team’s triumphant return to Enugu followed their thrilling 2-1 victory over Gombe United in Jos, which sealed their championship title.
Led by Captain Chukwudi Nwaodu, Team Manager Fidelis Ilechukwu, and General Manager/CEO Amobi Ezeaku, the team was met with thunderous applause from a crowd that included notable dignitaries such as Commissioner for Youth and Sport Lloyd Ekweremadu, Information and Communications Commissioner Aka Eze Aka, MD of Afrinvest West Africa Ike Chioke, Executive Chairman of Enugu State Tourism Board Rita Mbah, Rangers legends like Emmanuel Okala, former Council Chairmen, and a sea of passionate fans led by Okwuluora Emmanuel Okoh.
In his address, General Manager Amobi Ezeaku expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support, acknowledging the significant impact it had on the team’s success.
He also praised the governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, for his unwavering belief in the team and his commitment to providing the necessary resources, which played a crucial role in boosting the team’s morale and performance, ultimately leading to their triumph.
“First, this is victory, not only for Rangers, but for Ndi Enugu and the entire Ndigbo. We thank our amiable governor for believing in us and giving us all the support. The only support we did not get was probably the one we did not ask for,” he said.
“However, the truth is that the journey has just begun, because the victory called for more work. We have to work harder and get even more prepared for the journey ahead. But we are the Never Say Die team. So, we assure you that we will continue to make you proud. We will retain this title next season because it has come to stay.
“Going into continental competitions, rest assured that we will make you proud,” he stated.
Amobi said because the trophy was for their supporters, the doors of Rangers office would be open for the next one month to enable their fans and supporters to have a feel of the trophy and take pictures with it.
While appreciating the fans and the governor for their unflinching support, the Commissioner for Youth and Sport, Lloyd Ekweremadu, assured fans that Rangers would be going into continental competitions more fortified, describing the club as a national pride and brand.
Speaking to journalists, club legend, Emma Okala, said the name of the game was to win and the former players would stand by the team to see them to victory.
“The governor has done very well for the level of support he gave to the players, I must confess. Putting the stadium in order to enable them to play their home matches at The Cathedral instead of Awka was a major clincher,” he said.
A top fan of the club, Emmanuel Okoh, vowed to continue to give his all to ensure that Rangers excel in the coming season and continental competitions.
Okoh doled out cash appreciation to Rangers legend, Emma Okala and some fans.
