Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Chigozie Agbim believes Rangers International FC have what it takes to overhaul Rivers United at the top of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League standings and claim the title.
Agbim, who spoke exclusively to Completesports.com, said the Flying Antelopes have shown strong form in recent weeks and are capable of pushing Rivers United all the way in the title race.
Rivers United currently lead the NPFL table with 49 points and have two games in hand, while Rangers sit second with 47 points.
Agbim described the current campaign as one of the most competitive in recent seasons and expects a tight finish.
“I think it’s a difficult and interesting league so far. And you are beginning to see a real title race between Rivers United and Rangers,” Agbim told Completesports.com.
“No doubt Rivers United are top of the table and still have two games in hand. If you check the table, you can see that there isn’t much of a points gap between the teams, even down the table.
“What this shows is that the league is competitively difficult and very interesting. But I think Rangers can do it because right now they are playing the game of their lives.”
Agbim also credited Rangers’ improved performances to the return of head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu after his national team assignment with the Super Eagles.
According to him, the team has maintained a strong momentum since the coach resumed full duties.
“I believe this could be down to the fact that Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has fully rejoined them after his national assignment with the Super Eagles,” he said.
“No doubt his assistant, Ekeh Kenechukwu, did well when Ilechukwu was away on national duty.
“But since the head coach returned, Rangers have not looked back one bit. So with ten games to go, I believe Rangers can fight for the title if they maintain the current tempo.”
The 41-year-old also revealed that he still regularly visits the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium to watch and support his former club.
“For me, once a Ranger, always a Ranger. I’m always at the stadium to watch them play and support them like every other fan of the Coal City Flying Antelopes,” Agbim added.
“The prayer of every Rangers fan is for the team to win the league this season, irrespective of which team is currently on top of the table.
“Ten games is still huge. That is 30 points to play for. Anything can still happen and I believe there will be a massive celebration in Enugu at the end of the season.”
Enyimba remain the most successful club in the history of the Nigerian top flight with nine league titles, while Rangers have won the competition eight times.
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