The governor of Enugu state, Peter Mbah, has described the triumph of Enugu Rangers within the Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) as “the reenactment of the greatness that Enugu is understood for”.
After recording 20 wins, 7 attracts, and 10 defeats, Enugu Rangers received the 2023-2024 NPFL title with 67 factors in 37 video games.
They sealed the title for the eighth time of their historical past and the second time since 2016 after beating Bendel Insurance coverage Soccer Membership on the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, on Sunday with a 2-0 scoreline.
Enugu Rangers sealed the victory because of Kenechukwu Agu’s strike within the thirty third minute, and Chidiebere Nwobodo’s strike within the sixty fifth minute.
The NPFL triumph turned sacrosanct for coach Fidelis Ilechukwu and his boys after their main rivals, Remo Stars misplaced 2-1 to Sunshine, and Enyimba Soccer Membership misplaced 2-1 to Sporting Lagos.
After Rangers conquered the NPFL, governor Peter Mbah informed reporters that the membership’s victory implies that the way forward for the state is lastly right here.
Governor Peter Mbah presenting the NB PLC Membership Participant Of The Match award to Rangers Chidiebere Nwobodo.
“I can inform you that the federal government and folks of Enugu State are very excited. What we’ve got witnessed right here this night is the reenactment of the greatness that Enugu is understood for”, he mentioned.
“A part of what I mentioned to the gamers earlier than the match began was that that they had the burden of historical past on their shoulders as a result of they have been strolling the trail legends had walked and that it was incumbent on them to ship.
“I’m so excited once more that this has occurred.
“Certainly, our tomorrow is right here. It’s once more a part of connecting the dots within the sports activities sector. As you already know, we need to be primary in every part we do.
“So, we’ve got zero tolerance for failure or mediocrity and our work ethic is impeccable”.
The governor added, “You’d attest to the truth that getting our pitch again in form instantly after we assumed workplace to allow Rangers to play their dwelling matches right here at The Cathedral was an enormous motivation for the gamers.
“However I need to guarantee Enugu those who they haven’t seen something but. As you might be conscious, our objective is a complete turnaround of the sports activities business within the state.
“This contains the sports activities infrastructure, constructing world-class services and upgrading present ones to a world-class normal.”
