Enugu Rangers have been crowned Nigeria Premier Football League champions for a record-equaling ninth time, sealing the title with a 2-1 victory over Ikorodu City at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos, at the weekend.

Captain Chidiebere Nwobodo scored twice in the first half to send the packed arena into wild celebration, confirming Rangers as champions and completing a remarkable second league triumph in three seasons.

Unuanel salutes the Flying Antelopes

Former Kwara United head coach Samson Unuanel was among the voices offering congratulations to the Enugu club, telling Completesports.com that the title had been earned through sheer effort.