Tinubu Congratulates Rangers on Ninth Nigerian League Title

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Rangers International FC on winning the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title for a record ninth time.

In a statement issued on 25 May 2026, Tinubu praised the Enugu-based club’s managers, players and fans for finishing the campaign top of the table with 68 points from 38 matches, ahead of closest rivals Rivers United.

The President recalled Rangers’ strong run in the 1970s and 1980s, when the club won multiple league and FA Cup titles. 

He recalled 1975, when they reached the final of the African Cup of Champions Clubs, and 1977, when they won the African Cup Winners’ Cup.

"I must also congratulate Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State on the victory of Rangers International FC.

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"This victory is an obvious fruit of his administration’s investments in youth and sports in the state. I commend him," Tinubu said.

"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 added.

Tinubu also commended Rivers United for their performance and sportsmanship during the tournament. 

He wished both Rangers and Rivers United well as they prepare to represent Nigeria in next season’s Confederation of African Football (CAF) Champions League.