Nigeria, May 24 -- Rangers International FC have been crowned champions of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League season after securing a nervy 2-1 victory over Ikorodu City FC on a dramatic final day of the campaign.

The victory in Lagos confirmed Rangers as NPFL champions for the ninth time in the club's history, further cementing the Flying Antelopes' status as one of the most successful and enduring institutions in Nigerian football.

Heading into Sunday's decisive fixtures, Rangers led the standings with 65 points, just one ahead of Rivers United FC, ensuring the title race stretched to the final day.

But under immense pressure at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, the Enugu side delivered when it mattered most.

Captain Chidiebere...