Rangers International have announced that Technical Adviser Fidelis Ilechukwu has signed a new improved one-year contract extension that will keep him at the Enugu club until 2027.
The new agreement comes after Ilechukwu guided Rangers to 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 that 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 season.
