Rangers International F.C.

Rangers International F.C.

Full name	Enugu Rangers International Football Club
Nickname(s)	Flying Antelopes
Founded	1970 [1]
Ground	Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria
Capacity	30,000
Chairman	Chief Festus Onu
Coach	Imama Amapakabo
League	Nigerian Premier Football League
2014	8th
Home colours Away colours

Rangers International Football Club of Enugu popularly called Enugu Rangers is one of only two Nigerian division one football teams (along with Heartland) that has never been relegated.

History

They are based in Enugu and play their home games at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium. In 2008–09, they played some games in nearby Abakaliki and Nnewi as their stadium was renovated for the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup. Before the season started, Enugu State governor Sullivan Chime paid the backlog of sign-on fees dating to three years ago and all other debts owed the players. In November 2008, Rangers became the first Nigerian clubside to be a public company and sell ownership stock [2]. However the deal fell through, and the club began the 2009 season in debt.

Greatest achievements

• Nigerian Premier League: 6

1974, 1975, 1977, 1981, 1982, 1984

• Nigerian FA Cup: 5

1974, 1975, 1976, 1981, 1983

• Finalist: 7

1971, 1978, 1987, 1990, 2000, 2004, 2007

• Nigerian Super Cup: 1

2004

• African Cup Winners' Cup Winners: 1

1977

• Finalist in African Cup of Champions Clubs: 1

1975

Performance in CAF competitions

• African Cup of Champions Clubs / CAF Champions League : 9 appearances

The club have 7 appearances in African Cup of Champions Clubs from 1971 to 1985 and 2 appearances in CAF Champions League from 2006 to 2013.

1971 – Quarter-finals

1975 – Finalist

1976 – Semi-finals

1978 – Semi-finals

1982 – Semi-finals

1983 – First Round

1985 – Second Round

2006 – First Round

2013 – Second Round

• CAF Confederation Cup: 3 appearances

2004 – Group Stage

2005 – Intermediate Round

2013 – Intermediate Round

• CAF Cup: 2 appearances

1996 – Second Round

2003 – Semi-finals

• CAF Cup Winners' Cup: 2 appearances

1977 – Champion

1984 – Quarter-finals

Current first team squad

As of 11 April, 2016

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.	Pos.	Nation	Player
21	GK	NGA	Daniel Emmanuel
25	GK	CMR	Nana Bonsu
30	GK	NGA	Itodo Akor
1	GK		Djehani N'Guissan
2	DF	NGA	Matthew Etim
3	DF	NGA	Bright Esieme
25	DF	NGA	Donou Koukou
18	DF	NGA	Okey Odita
22	DF	NGA	Orji Kalu Okagbue
5	DF	SEN	Pape Sane Ousmane
15	DF	NGA	Camara Aziz
26	DF	NGA	Chidiebere Okolie
23	DF	NGA	Nnamdi Anyasodo
13	MF	NGA	Christian Madu
20	MF	NGA	Emeka Eze
27	MF	NGA	Chinedu Nnamani
24	MF	NGA	Charles Agbo
19	MF	NGA	Aguda Godwin
32	MF	NGA	Chiamaka Madu
35	MF	NGA	Chibedu Udeagha
14	MF	NGA	Dada Bitrus
11	MF	NGA	Chisom Egbuchulam
4	MF	NGA	Amanfo Chimezie
33	MF	NGA	Temitope Olusesi
7	MF	NGA	Osas Okoro
17	MF	NGA	Jolly Osas
6	MF	NGA	Obinna Nwobodo
8	MF	NGA	Morris Enete
31	MF	NGA	Micheal Nwobodo
34	FW	NGA	Bobby Clement
10	FW	NGA	Ifeanyi Egwim
29	FW	NGA	Togoba Komlam

Staff

Chairman

• Festus Onu

General Manager

• Ozor Paul Chibuzor

Technical Adviser

• Imama Amapakabo

Chief Coach

• John Obuh

Assisstant Coach

• Tony Bolus

Media Officer

• Foster Chime

Goalkeeper Trainer

• Victor Okoh

Former head coaches

• Daniel Anyiam (1970–??)
• Roberto Diaz (????)
• Janusz Kowalik (1983–84)
• Kosta Papić (????)
• Okey Emordi (2008)
• Christian Chukwu (2008–Aug 09)
• Alphonsus Dike (Sept 2009–11)
• Okey Emordi (Feb 2012–Oct 13)

External links

EnuguRangersFC Fan Club on Twitter

• http://www.vanguardngr.com/2009/08/05/rangers-scribe-sacks-chukwu/
• Rangers Replace Coach Christian Chukwu With Alphonsus Dike (goal.com)
• Rangers retain Mikel’s brother, 29 others