NPFL: Ejike Uzoenyi backs Enugu Rangers to clinch title

Former Super Eagles winger Ejike Uzoenyi is confident that Enugu Rangers International will win this season’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title, matching Enyimba’s record of nine domestic league titles.

​The Flying Antelopes currently sit atop the 2025-26 NPFL standings with 59 points, while Rivers United follow closely in second with 57 points, with only two games remaining in the season. Rangers gave their title ambitions a massive boost on Sunday with a 2–0 away victory against Bayelsa United in their Matchday 36 fixture in Yenagoa.

​Rangers on the verge of glory

​Speaking with Complete Sports, Uzoenyi—who won the NPFL title during his playing career with Enyimba—stated that Rangers have a clear path to the trophy.

“I don’t think there’s anything stopping Rangers from winning the NPFL title this season.

They are in the best form and spirit of their lives, and I believe they are ready for it. Everyone here (in Enugu) is anticipating it. The atmosphere here is electrifying. The players, coaches and entire staff are working towards it and, God willing, it will happen.”

While the momentum is with the leaders, the fixtures for the final two games appear to favor Rivers United, who will travel to face Wikki Tourists this weekend before hosting Katsina United in their final match of the campaign.

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