Rangers International FC’s U-17 team has departed Enugu for Lagos to compete in the FC Bayern Youth Cup Nigeria 2025 National Final, a milestone that reflects the club’s renewed focus on grassroots football under the leadership of General Manager and CEO, Amobi Ezeaku.
The tournament, which runs from June 20 to 21, will determine Nigeria’s representative at the global finals in Germany, where top young talents from around the world will gather under the watchful eye of FC Bayern Munich scouts.
Organised in partnership with the VOE Foundation and supported by Audi, the FC Bayern Youth Cup is one of the most prestigious international platforms for emerging footballers.
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Rangers’ qualification for the final is being seen as a direct result of Ezeaku’s strategic reforms in youth football development.
Rangers CEO Amobi Ezeaku. Photo Credit: X
Since assuming office, he has repositioned the club’s youth structure through initiatives like the Rangers Academicals, community scouting outreach, pre-match youth showcases, and a mentorship-led coaching approach.
“This invitation and our participation is a reflection of the hard work put into repositioning Rangers as a hub for football excellence, not just at the senior level, but from the grassroots.
We’re proud of our young team and confident they will do Enugu, Nigeria, and the Rangers badge proud,” said Ezeaku.
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His focus has not only restored the club’s grassroots identity but is now producing tangible national recognition, with the U-17 side preparing to compete against the best in Nigeria for a ticket to Germany.
