By Wale Mustapha
Stephen Jesam Emmanuel has expressed his delight after sealing a move to Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) giants Enugu Rangers, describing the transfer as a “dream come true.”
The talented midfielder joins the Flying Antelopes on a two-year deal from Nigeria National League (NNL) side Doma United, where he was one of the standout performers at the recent Super 8 playoffs.
Speaking at his official unveiling, Emmanuel said he is eager to elevate his game and contribute to the club’s ambitions.
The young midfielder also pledged his full dedication to the team as they prepare for the upcoming NPFL campaign.
“I’m really glad to have been able to convince the club’s selectors of what I can do on the pitch,” Emmanuel told Rangers’ media team.
“It is the dream of every footballer to pass through a big club like Rangers with a great record.
I believe I will continue to do what the coaches and scouting team saw in me at my last club to help Rangers achieve its goals in the coming season and beyond.”
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He began his career 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.
