StarTimes/NPFL: Rangers Are Worthy NPFL Champions, Says Ilechukwu

StarTimes/NPFL: Rangers Are Worthy NPFL Champions, Says Ilechukwu

Precious Oham

After guiding Rangers International to her 8th Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title, Fidelis Ilechukwu has said they are worthy champions, BSNSports.com.ng reports. 

The Flying Antelopes on Sunday, June 16, 2024, secured its 8th league title with one round of matches in the 2023/2024 NPFL season to spare as it defeated the Bendel Insurance 2-0 in a capacity-filled Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium.

With the results from other match venues which saw other title contenders faltering, Ilechukwu boys go into the last round of matches with a healthy five-point gap from the closest of the chasing pack.

Ilechukwu said in a post-match chat, "It was a great game against a big side like Insurance but we stuck to our game plan and got our goals that have pushed us to the point of becoming Nigeria league champions for the 2023/2024 season. 

"With the results from other centres, I am quite sure that we have done well enough to be crowned the league champions. We are approaching the last match of the season against Gombe United, we shall remain focused and work hard, trusting that God will guide us to our desired goals.

With the victory, Rangers have amassed a total of 67 points from 37 matches with a +22 goal differential going into the last league match of the season against already relegated, Gombe United at the New Jos Stadium in the 'Tin City' on Sunday, June 23, 2024.

The league trophy, medals, and financial rewards are expected to be presented to the Enugu side at the end of the match with many football stakeholders expected to be on the ground to witness the epic presentations.