President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Rangers International Football Club after it wins the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title for a record ninth time, according to multiple reports. The Nigerian leader sends his praise to the club for its achievement and highlights Rangers’ continued legacy in domestic football. The reports also describe Tinubu’s recognition of the broader role of sports development in Enugu State, where Rangers are based.
In addition to congratulating Rangers, Tinubu also expresses goodwill toward Rivers United, the other club involved in the title contest, as they prepare for upcoming continental competition. Premium Times reports that Tinubu wishes both Rangers and Rivers United success as they move into the next season’s CAF Champions League, following the NPFL outcome. Overall, the sources agree that Tinubu’s comments follow Rangers’ championship win and that his message extends beyond the title itself to include the clubs’ future participation in African competitions.
