RANGERS INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL CLUB OF ENUGU IS 51 YEARS OLD TODAY.

Formed on January 29, 1970, just two weeks after the Nigeria-Biafra war, Rangers Remains the only Football Club in Nigeria that has never been relegated since inception. The name has also been same since
formation in 1970.

Rangers conquered Nigeria just after a year and conquered Africa 4 years later in 1975. Nicknamed “The Flying Antelopes” by their agility and skillfulness in the football pitch, Rangers became the pride of Nigeria and Africa football in the 1970s and 1980s.
This achievement earned them the “International”1 attached to the name.

After winning the 1974 double, including a 2–0 cup final win over Mighty Jets, the Enugu players were given promotions at the Nigerian Sports Council and cars. In November 2008, Rangers became the first
Nigerian clubside to be a public company and sell ownership stock.

Rangers have had notable play ers such as Christian Chukwu, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha and Emmanuel Okala.

Rangers represents The Never-Say-Die spirit of the Igbo.

Congratulations to the greatest football club
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