Gov Mbah Rewards Enugu Rangers For Winning 2025/2026 NPFL
The Governor of Enugu State, Mr Peter Mbah, has rewarded players and the management of Rangers International Football Club of Enugu for winning the 2025/2026 NPFL title.
The beneficiaries were gifted with plots of land and the sum of N150 million. The rewards were announced during a dinner hosted in their honour by the governor. It held at the Government House, Enugu, Tuesday night.
Mbah expressed his gratitude on behalf of the people of the state to the team and its management.
He said, “We are providing you with a cash gift of N100 million for the players and N50 million for the technical and management crew. We have also approved a plot of land in Enugu for every player, while additional plots will be allocated to the General Manager, Head Coach, Secretary and Assistant Coach.”
He described Enugu Rangers as a symbol of resilience, unity, hope and social renewal established in the aftermath of the Nigerian Civil War.
According to him, the club carry a rich history and legacy associated with football legends, including the late Christian Chukwu, Emmanuel Okala and Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha. Mbah commended the players, coaches and management for their hard work, sacrifices and discipline throughout the season.
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The trophy is the product of countless acts of determination and efforts, he said, and praised Rangers General Manager, Amobi Ezeaku, for his leadership, resilience and commitment.
He said the qualities required to build a successful football club were similar to those needed to build a successful state. He assured the team of continued government support.
He pledged to complete the ongoing renovation work at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, to make the stadium of international standards to host continental matches. He urged the team not to rest on their laurels and well-deserved accolades.
He charged them to “fight on, keep winning and ensure you bring the continental trophy home.”
The Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Mr Lloyd Ekweremadu, commended Gov Mbah for his sustained investment in sports development, describing the league triumph “as a testament to the governor’s commitment to excellence and service delivery across sectors”.
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The General Manager, Ezeaku, in a speech, said the celebration extended beyond the lifting of a trophy and represented a celebration of leadership, vision and the power of unity among government, management, players and supporters.
He said Rangers had enjoyed one of their most successful periods in recent history under the governor’s administration. “This is credited to the governor’s commitment to sports development, youth empowerment and excellence, helping to restore the club’s competitive edge,” he said.
He expressed confidence that with strategic investment and continued government support, Rangers could one day lift the CAF Champions League trophy and bring continental glory back to Nigeria.
“Every great achievement begins as a dream. Today, we dream of Rangers defeating Africa’s biggest clubs and bringing the CAF Champions League trophy to Enugu,” he said.