Enugu Rangers
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| Full name | Enugu Rangers International Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Flying Antelopes | ||
| Founded | 1970 | ||
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Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium Enugu, Nigeria | ||
| Capacity | 30,000 | ||
| Chairman | Onyishi Maduka Samuel | ||
| Manager | John Obuh | ||
| League | Nigerian Premier League | ||
| 2013 | 5th | ||
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Rangers International football club of Enugu popularly called Enugu Rangers is one of only two Nigerian division one football teams (along with Heartland F.C.) 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 . 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.
- 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
- CAF Champions League: 2 appearances
- 2006 - First Round
- 2013 - Second Round
- African Cup of Champions Clubs: 7 appearances
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- 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 May 5, 2013[1]
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Staff
Chairman
- Festus Onu
Vice Chairman
- Ozor Paul Chibuzor
Technical Adviser
Chief Coach
- Monday Odigie
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. 2013)
References
- ↑ http://www.mtnfootball.com/africa/nigeria/premier-league/news/2012/december/31-rangers-drop-3-eagles-invitees.html
External links
- 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
- Enugu Rangers recall Chinedu Efugh
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