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Rangers Chairman Confirms Ilechukwu Will Remain Head Coach for 2026/27 Season

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Rangers Chairman Confirms Ilechukwu Will Remain Head Coach for 2026/27 Season

Chairman of Rangers International FC, Amobi Ezeaku, has dismissed speculation surrounding the future of Technical Adviser Fidelis Ilechukwu, confirming that the highly-rated tactician will remain in charge of the club for the 2026/27 season.

Speaking to journalists in Enugu, Ezeaku reaffirmed the club’s commitment to supporting Ilechukwu as Rangers look to build on their recent success in the Nigeria Premier Football League.

The Rangers boss made it clear that there are no plans to part ways with the coach, who guided the Flying Antelopes to their record-equalling ninth NPFL title.

“I will be direct as the young tactician will stay with the club next season,” Ezeaku stated when asked about Ilechukwu’s future.

The chairman also revealed that he recently held discussions with the coach, who is currently with the Super Eagles in Portugal, regarding some of the challenges he encountered during the campaign.

“I spoke with Ilechukwu upon his arrival with the Super Eagles in Portugal, and he informed me of some of the challenges he encountered. We have assured him that those issues will be addressed ahead of next season,” Ezeaku added.

Ilechukwu’s continued stay is expected to provide stability for Rangers as they prepare to defend their league crown and compete in next season’s CAF Champions League.

Having delivered domestic success, the coach will now be tasked with helping Rangers make a strong impact on the continental stage while maintaining their status among Nigeria’s elite clubs.

With the backing of the club’s management firmly behind him, Ilechukwu is set to lead the Flying Antelopes into another ambitious campaign as Rangers target further silverware in the 2026/27 season.

Samuel Ahmadu

Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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