Rangers extends title-winning coach Ilechukwu contract to 2027
Enugu Rangers coach has signed a contract extension to be with the Nigeria Professional League champions next season. The former Plateau United coach was seen penning the contract extension in a video on social media platform, X, posted by the club. Ilechukwu will stay with the club until the end of the 2026/27 season. This […]
Enugu Rangers coach has signed a contract extension to be with the Nigeria Professional League champions next season.
The former Plateau United coach was seen penning the contract extension in a video on social media platform, X, posted by the club.
Ilechukwu will stay with the club until the end of the 2026/27 season.
This ends rumours of his possible exit from the club after winning two league titles in three seasons.
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Ilechukwu, one of a few coaches to have won the NPFL on multiple occasions, will therefore lead the Flying Antelopes to defend its league title, and fight for a place in the money-spinning group phase of the CAF Champions League.
“Building on what we’ve started. Our Technical Adviser has committed his future to the club by signing a contract extension ahead of the new season.
“New season. Same belief. Greater ambitions. Congratulations, Sabi. Good to have you on board as we continue the journey together,” the club wrote in its accompanying statement.
Ilechukwu, also an assistant coach with the Super Eagles of Nigeria, honed his coaching skills with now-defunct MFM FC where he spent over a decade before his Plateau United role from where he was snapped up by Rangers.
“The Working One” ended Rangers eight-year title drought in his first year on the job, and made the club the joint most successful NPFL club alongside Enyimba FC with their latest tile win.