Fidelis Ilechukwu, technical adviser of Rangers in Nigeria’s Premier Football League (NPFL), signs a new one-year contract with the club, ending speculation about his future. The extension is reported as being agreed after Rangers indicated plans that keep him at the helm as they look ahead to upcoming domestic and continental commitments. The 47-year-old coach, sometimes described as having helped Rangers achieve major club milestones in recent seasons, had been linked in reports with a potential move away from the Coal City club. With the new deal confirmed, Ilechukwu is set to remain responsible for sporting decisions during the contract period.
Both reports state that Ilechukwu frames the extension as an opportunity to prepare for the 2026/27 season. He is described as focusing on strengthening the Rangers squad ahead of NPFL fixtures and other competitions the club is expected to play. The contract extension also clarifies that Rangers will proceed with Ilechukwu’s guidance rather than initiating a coaching change.
