Enugu Rangers players, owner, stadium, coach, trophies, world rankings

The Flying Antelopes are well known for their robust playing styles and a never-dying spirit. The Enugu Rangers players won the NPL five times and the cup five times at their peak. Since their inception in 1970, Enugu Rangers has been one of Nigeria's three oldest football clubs besides Bendel Insurance and Kano Pillars. Join us as we learn more about this successful club!

What is Enugu Rangers FC's nickname? The team is often dubbed the "The Flying Antelopes" as the club badge depicts an antelope in flight. To learn more about this soccer team, as well as its current lineup, coaching staff, and captain and the accomplishments they have made in their short time on the scene, check out our article!

Enugu Rangers FC's profile summary

• Full name: Rangers International Football Club
• Team Nickname: Flying Antelopes
• Managed by: Nigerian State Government
• Founded: 1970
• Colours: White and Red
• Federation: CAF
• Coach: Salisu Yusuf
• Captain: Temitope Olusesi
• Trophies: 15
• FIFA ranking: 236
• Stadiums: Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium
• Twitter: @rangersint
• Instagram: @rangersintfc
• Networth: Approximately $115,000

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Enugu Rangers management

Davidson Owumi manages the club, one of the Enugu Rangers legends who has an excellent background and contributes significantly to advancing new ways of thinking.

Enugu Rangers FC history

While other football clubs have folded or been destroyed by natural disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes since 1970, the club has endured it all since its founding. It is Nigeria football's only club to have remained afloat over 42 years of inclement conditions.

The club has never been relegated to a lesser division, nor has it ever disbanded nor changed its brand name or ownership, which has been the signature of most football clubs in Nigeria.

Christian Chukwu, the influential captain of the Nigerian national team, was in the Green Eagles, which won the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations. Emmanuel Okala, Allocious Atuegu, Ogidi Ibeawuchi, Christian Madu: these are the names of all the 1980 Green Eagles squad members that won the championship.

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Enugu Rangers stars car crash

In March 2020, Nigeria Football mourned two Enugu Rangers players who died in a horrific car accident. The players, Ifeanyi George, a senior squad striker, and Emmanuel Ogbu, a junior team striker, died tragically. The incident took place between the Delta and Edo states.

Enugu Rangers captain

Here is the summary profile for the team's captain, Temitope Olusesi. He joined the team in 2016 and has been awarded numerous honors.

Temitope Olusesi profile summary

• Full name: Temitope Olusesi
• Date of birth: September 22, 1996
• Age: 25 (as of 2022)
• Place of birth: Sapele, Delta State, Nigeria
• Height in inches: 5'10"
• Height in centimetres: 177
• Position(s): Right-back
• Current team: Enugu Rangers

Enugu Rangers coach

Here is the summary of the team's coach. Salisu joined the Enugu Rangers in 2019 and is a great asset to the team.

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Salisu Yusuf profile summary

• Full name: Salisu Yusuf
• Date of birth: January 01, 1962
• Age: 60 (as of 2022)
• Place of birth: Zaria, Nigeria
• Height in inches: 5'11"
• Height in centimetres: 153

Enugu Rangers FC squad

The seven-time Nigerian league winners have announced the signing of 13 new players ahead of the projected commencement of the 2021/2022 football season. Players have represented the club in various tournaments since season 2019. In addition, some players have retired, and some transferred to other international leagues. Here is the team's current squad.

Goalkeepers

• Bamidele Adeniyi
• Seidu Mutawakilu

Defenders

• Ebuka Anthony
• Eziekwe Chinonso
• Governor Ernest
• Nweke Ifeanyi
• Olusesi Tope
• Pam Samuel

Midfielders

• Asiegbu Shedrack
• Eliagwu Tony
• Madu Christian
• Tiesso Charles
• Ugochukwu Ugwuoke
• Uzoenyi Ejike

Strikers

• Agu Kenechukwu Augustine
• Ikechukwu Julius
• Martins Ossy
• Nnaji Christian

Enugu Rangers FC stadium

Nigeria's Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium used for various sports. As a football stadium, it is home to the Flying Antelopes. Nnamdi Azikiwe, the first president of the Republic of Nigeria, inspired the stadium's name. The stadium has a capacity of 22,000

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Enugu Rangers owner

The state government currently owns the club.

Enugu Rangers FC achievement

The Flying Antelopes have managed to win the following:

• Nigeria Premier League seven times in 1974, 1975, 1977, 1981, 1982, and 2016
• Nigeria FA Cup six times in 1974, 1975, 1976, 1981, 1983 and 2018
• Nigerian Super Cup in 2004
• African Cup Winners in 1977

They have appeared 10 times in CAF competitions. Seven times between 1971 and 1985 and three times between 2006 and 2017.

• 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
• 2017: First Round

Four times in CAF Confederation Cup

• 2004: Group stage
• 2005: Intermediate Round
• 2013: Intermediate Round
• 2017: Playoff Round
• 2018-19: Group stage
• 2019-20: Group stage

Twice in CAF Cup

• 1996: Second Round
• 2003: Semi-finals

Twice in CAF Cup Winners’ Cup

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• 1977: Champion
• 1984: Quarter-finals

Enugu Rangers FC net worth

The team is the first Nigerian soccer club to go public, selling its shares on the stock exchange after paying off its debts. The Flying Antelopes should serve as an example to other teams regarding how tenacity and steadfastness may pay off in the search for success. Their total market value is estimated at $100,000.

Enugu Rangers FC's Instagram and social media

The Enugu Rangers FC Instagram handle is @rangersintfc. The team has a Twitter account called @rangersint, which has 4.4k followers at the time of writing.

Enugu Rangers FC world ranking

Is the club a member of any FIFA World Cup teams? As a result of their achievement on the continent, FIFA invited Nigeria's most successful football club, Enugu Rangers, to compete in a post-COVID-19 fundraising tournament with its other top 16 football teams. The team is ranked 236 globally by FIFA. They are presently ranked 6th out of 20 Nigerian teams.

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Enugu Rangers players make the best team in Nigeria because of their attitude and consistency. The club's performance has improved and can be compared to some of the world's most renowned football teams. Enugu Rangers players have been put on half salary until they start winning again.

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