Governor Mbah Rewards Rangers as Enugu State honours NPFL champions with ₦150m cash and land allocations after league victory

Enugu State Governor, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, on Tuesday, June 3, 2026, hosted the management and players of Rangers International Football Club at the Government House in Enugu, where he announced a substantial reward package following their triumph in the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League season.

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The Governor confirmed a total cash reward of ₦150 million for the NPFL champions, who secured their ninth league title after a hard-fought 2-1 away victory against Ikorodu City two weeks earlier.

Governor Mbah Rewards Rangers during the reception as he praised the team’s resilience and contribution to the state’s sporting pride, describing their achievement as a landmark moment for Enugu football.

Under the announced package, players are to receive ₦100 million in performance bonuses, while members of the club’s management team will share ₦50 million in recognition of their administrative and technical contributions to the title-winning campaign.

In a further gesture that drew notable attention, Governor Mbah also presented Certificates of Occupancy for plots of land in Enugu to all players and management staff, a move widely seen as a long-term incentive beyond the immediate cash reward.

Flying Antelopes clinched the NPFL title in dramatic fashion, sealing the championship with a 2-1 away win against Ikorodu City, a result that secured their place at the summit of Nigerian football for the ninth time.

Governor Mbah gifts Rangers amid growing expectations that the club will now shift focus to their continental ambitions, with preparations already underway for participation in the CAF Champions League next season.

Club officials have expressed confidence that the reward package will further motivate the squad as they aim to represent Nigeria strongly on the African stage.

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The ceremony ended on a celebratory note, with players and officials expressing appreciation for the recognition and renewed support from the Enugu State Government.