Enugu Rangers retain Ilechukwu as technical adviser

The speculation of whether 2025/2026 NPFL winning  technical adviser for Enugu Rangers International Football Club, Fidelis Ilechukwu, would stay with the team or not has been put to rest.

This is because Ilechukwu has signed a one year contract to man the team for the 2026/2027 season.

Ilechukwu put pen to paper to cement the contract at the Rangers office in Enugu on Saturday in the presence of Rangers General Manager, Barr. Amobi Ezeaku.

The Rangers GM, Ezeaku, too is staying with the league leaders, the Flying Antelope.

What made Ilechukwu contract extension possible is because he was able to  guide Rangers to lift the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title, securing the club’s ninth league crown and further cementing his reputation as one of the country’s leading coaches.

The government of Enugu approved the extension following another successful campaign under the 46-year-old, who has now won two NPFL titles with the Flying Antelopes.

The extension has the backing of Rangers General Manager Barr. Amobi Ezeaku and the club’s executive leadership, who view continuity as essential to sustaining the team’s recent success.

Ilechukwu first delivered league glory in the 2023/24 season, guiding Rangers to their eighth NPFL title in his debut campaign at the club.

He followed the success by leading Rangers to another championship in the just-concluded 2025/26 season.

The title was sealed in Lagos after a decisive result against Ikorodu City, giving the Enugu-based club a record-extending ninth league triumph.

Across his managerial career, Ilechukwu has overseen 355 professional matches, recording 155 victories, 76 draws and 124 defeats.

The coach also serves as an assistant coach of the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles.

The contract renewal is expected to provide stability as Rangers prepare to defend their league title and compete in continental football next seasoning.