NPFL: I am proud — Tinubu reacts to Rangers FC’s major victory
Tinubu praised Rangers’ 68-point campaign and commended Rivers United’s sportsmanship as both clubs prepare for next season’s CAF Champions League.
- After 37 exhausting rounds, Rangers International and Rivers United remain separated by a single point heading into Sunday's final day, with Rangers needing only victory in Lagos to clinch their record ninth NPFL title.
- Rivers United's dramatic 3-2 comeback victory in Bauchi, shortly after emphatically defeating Abia Warriors FC 3-0 in Port Harcourt, forced the title race into the final weekend and kept pressure on Rangers.
- Rangers coach Fidelis Ilechukwu, known as the Special One, told PREMIUM TIMES his players are shielded from unnecessary pressure. "Come and play your football. Forget every other person on the pitch," he said, emphasizing freedom over tension.
- Rivers United coach Finidi George said his team will concentrate on winning their home game while hoping events in Lagos favour them. "If we win that one, hopefully, by God's grace, the result in Lagos will be in our favour," George added.
- Rangers International's record ninth NPFL title would cement their legacy rooted in 1970s and 1980s dominance, including the 1975 African Cup of Champions Clubs final and 1977 African Cup Winners Cup victory. President Tinubu commended both finalists for representing Nigeria in next season's CAF Champions League.
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