Enugu Rangers
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| Full name | Enugu Rangers International Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Flying Antelopes | ||
| Founded | 1970 | ||
| Ground |
Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria | ||
| Capacity | 30,000 | ||
| Chairman | Chief Festus Onu | ||
| Coach | Imama Amapakabo | ||
| League | Nigeria Premier League | ||
| 2016 | 1st | ||
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Rangers International Football Club of Enugu popularly called Enugu Rangers is the only Nigerian division one football team that has never been relegated. They also provided the bulk of players to the then Green Eagles, like giant goalkeeper Emma Okala, skipper Christian Chukwu, Aloysius Atuegbu and Ifeanyi Onyedika. Other former stars include Michael Emenalo, now at Chelsea of England, Augustine ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha, Onyekachi Apam, Edward Ofere and Joseph Enakarhire. They rounded up a seemingly wonderful season with a comprehensive 4:0 win over El-Kanemi Warriors of Bauchi and secured on the 2nd of October 2016 the NPFL trophy after 32 years of wait.
History
They are based in Enugu and play their home games at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium nicknamed "THE CATHEDRAL". In 2008–09, they played some games in nearby Abakaliki and Nnewi as their stadium was renovated for the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup. Before the season started, Enugu State governor Sullivan Chime paid the backlog of sign-on fees dating to three years ago and all other debts owed the players. In November 2008, Rangers became the first Nigerian clubside to be a public company and sell ownership stock . However the deal fell through, and the club began the 2009 season in debt.[1]
Honours
- 1974, 1975, 1977, 1981, 1982, 1984, 2016
- 1974, 1975, 1976, 1981, 1983
- Finalist: 7
- 1971, 1978, 1987, 1990, 2000, 2004, 2007
- Nigerian Super Cup: 1
- 2004
- African Cup Winners' Cup Winners: 1
- 1977
- Finalist in African Cup of Champions Clubs: 1
- 1975
Performance in CAF competitions
- African Cup of Champions Clubs / CAF Champions League : 9 appearances
The club have 7 appearances in African Cup of Champions Clubs from 1971 to 1985 and 2 appearances in CAF Champions League from 2006 to 2013.
- CAF Confederation Cup: 3 appearances
- CAF Cup: 2 appearances
- CAF Cup Winners' Cup: 2 appearances
Current first team squad
As of 11 April, 2016
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Staff
Chairman
- Festus Onu
General Manager
- Ozor Paul Chibuzor
Team Manager
- Amobi Ezeaku
Head Coach
- Imama Amapakabo
Chief Coach
- Chukwuma Agbo
Physiotherapist
- Adejuyigbe Opeyemi
Assistant Coach I
- Tony Bolus
Assistant Coach II
- John Edeh
Trainer I
- Basil Obette
Trainer II
- Ndubisi Ajaieme
Trainer III
- Gabriel Ezema
Trainer IV
- Charles Ofodili
GoalKeeper Trainer I
- Shaibu Suleiman
GoalKeeper Trainer II
- Fancy Ewulu
Media Officer
- Foster Chime
Former head coaches
Daniel Anyiam (1970–??)
Roberto Diaz (????)- Janusz Kowalik (1983–84)
Kosta Papić (????)- Okey Emordi (2008)
- Christian Chukwu (2008 – Aug 09)
- Alphonsus Dike (Sept 2009–11)
- Okey Emordi (Feb 2012 – Oct 13)
References
External links
EnuguRangersFC Fan Club on Twitter
- http://www.vanguardngr.com/2009/08/05/rangers-scribe-sacks-chukwu/
- Rangers Replace Coach Christian Chukwu With Alphonsus Dike (goal.com)
- Rangers retain Mikel’s brother, 29 others
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