Rangers hand Illechukwu new contract after title success
Fidelis Ilechukwu has signed a one-year contract extension with Rangers International after leading the club to another Nigeria Premier Football League title. The coach, known as “The Working One,” has transformed the team since joining in 2023, restoring their status as a top force in Nigerian football. Under his leadership, Rangers secured their ninth league title and are set to compete in the CAF Champions League next season. Ilechukwu also serves as an assistant coach with the Super Eagles technical crew.
Match highlights
- Fidelis Ilechukwu’s new contract keeps him at Rangers International until 2027.
- He led the team to their ninth NPFL title with a 2-1 win over Ikorodu City at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos.
- Since joining in 2023, Ilechukwu has overseen two NPFL title wins for the club.
- Rangers will represent Nigeria in the next CAF Champions League after being eliminated in the second preliminary round of the 2024/25 competition by Sagrada Esperança.
- Ilechukwu also works as an assistant coach with the Super Eagles technical crew.
