Afrinvest pledges stronger partnership with victorious Enugu Rangers
Afrinvest West Africa Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with reigning Nigerian Premier Football League champions, Enugu Rangers, following the club’s historic ninth league triumph. Speaking after Rangers defeated Ikorodu City 2-1 in the final league match to secure the 2025/26 NPFL title, the Group Managing Director of Afrinvest West Africa, Dr […]
Afrinvest West Africa Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with reigning Nigerian Premier Football League champions, Enugu Rangers, following the club’s historic ninth league triumph.
Speaking after Rangers defeated Ikorodu City 2-1 in the final league match to secure the 2025/26 NPFL title, the Group Managing Director of Afrinvest West Africa, Dr Ike Chioke, attributed the club’s achievements to improved player welfare, institutional discipline and financial stability brought by the collaboration.
“We at Afrinvest are particularly proud to be associated with Rangers, and I have seen them lift the cup twice in three years.
“That says a lot for when finance meets football at its point of need and brings discipline, governance and institutional capacity to support the team and elevate these young men to a platform where they can begin to see themselves on the global stage and go beyond Nigerian football,” he said.
He called on major Nigerian corporations to invest in football, stressing that the sport could play a key role in tackling youth unemployment and creating opportunities in merchandising, sports management, media and event organisation.
Chioke also commended Enugu Rangers Chief Executive Officer, Amobi Ezeaku; head coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu and the players for their dedication throughout the title-winning campaign.
In response, Ezeaku appreciated Afrinvest for its unwavering support, describing the company as a critical pillar behind the club’s strategic growth.
“Afrinvest is the pillar behind the execution of our strategic plan. When they came on board, they didn’t just come on board as a corporate entity; they owned the Rangers movement and they still own it,” he said.