Rangers International of Enugu defeated Ikorodu City Football Club 2-1 on Sunday evening to clinch the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) coveted trophy with the top prize of N200 million.
The 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League final Match Day got underway at 4pm at Onikan Stadium, just as other centers started simultaneously across the country.
This is the ninth league title in the Coal City club’s history.
The Flying Antelopes won the high-stakes encounter that decided both the league winner and Confederations Cup representative, scoring once in each half to claim the precious three points that sealed the title for the Fidelis Ilechukwu-led team.
Captain Chidiebere Nwobodo scored both goals, one in each half of the match.
Meanwhile, defending champions Remo Stars were relegated to the Nigeria National League at the end of the season.
The Ikenne-based club’s relegation was confirmed following Kun Khalifat’s 3-1 win over Wikki Tourists, hours after the club could only manage a point at Bendel Insurance.
Below is the blow by blow account of today’s match in Lagos.
In Lagos, Ikorodu City and Rangers are still tied 0-0 as at 12th minute into the explosive match.
18-20′ Ikorodu City players invaded Rangers rear, tried to break through but the the visitors kept their vital area safe… Ikorodu 0-0 Rangers.
GOAL…30′ Rangers take the lead with a clinical finish by Nwobodo,
Ikorodu 0-1 Rangers.
39′ The Oga Boys took the ball back to the Flying Antelopes, warning a corner kick in the process but it came to nothing.
41′ Ikorodu 0-1 Rangers.
It’s half time in Lagos: Ikorodu City 0-1 Rangers international.
46′ The second half has commenced in Lagos, scorelines still 0-1 in favour of Rangers.
52′ GOAL… Rangers on song again as Chidiebere Nwobodo comes up to grab his brace in the match.
59′ GOAL… Ikorodu pulled one goal back, through as the Flying Antelopes relaxed in their rear.
Ikorodu 1-2 Rangers
62′ Ikorodu 1-2 Rangers
It has become a ding dong affair now, as players of Ikorodu and Rangers are more cautious with their game.
The contests are virtually done in the midfield while the two goalkeepers are a bit less busy now.
83′ Ikorodu 1-2 Rangers
90′ Ikorodu City’s good chance inside the box but Rangers goalie gathered perfectly.
Ikorodu 1-2 Rangers
90′ 4 minutes of added time
92′ Ikorodu 1-2 Rangers International.
93′ Ikorodu gets last corner kick…came to nothing.
Ikorodu 1-2 Rangers
At the end of the extra time, no goals again and the visitors from Enugu are coasting home to victory.
So long… Rangers are 2025/2026 NPFL Champions