Rangers emerge NPFL champions again

Rangers International FC have emerged champions of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for the eighth time following their 2-0 victory over Bendel Insurance on Sunday evening at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu.

The Flying Antelopes’ victory and losses suffered by their title rivals, Enyimba and Remo Stars, against Sporting Lagos and Sunshine Stars, respectively, secured the coveted title for Rangers.

The Flying Antelopes are on 67 points going into the season’s final game, and no team can match their points tally anymore. Second-placed Remo Stars are four points adrift.