Rangers International Women FC have secured promotion to the NWFL Championship, marking a remarkable milestone in their debut season in the 2025 NWFL Nationwide League.
The Enugu-based side sealed their place in the second tier of Nigerian women’s football with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Plateau Queens in Bwari, courtesy of Oluebube Onwe’s early strike in the fifth minute.
The result capped off a brilliant group-stage campaign for the Flying Antelopes Women, who finished unbeaten across all four fixtures in Group A.
Rangers Women began their journey with a 3–0 victory over Osklean FC, followed by a 5–1 demolition of C2E Sports Academy, before playing out a 0–0 draw with Dreamstar Ladies on Thursday.
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Their final triumph over Plateau Queens confirmed their place among Nigeria’s top rising clubs.
Led by Coach Favour Aneke, Rangers Women showcased tactical discipline and attacking flair through their “Press-Play” system a style that has seen the team combine youthful energy with clinical finishing.
Star forward Chisom Onuchukwu netted four goals in the campaign, including back-to-back braces that powered the team’s early momentum.
For Aneke, the promotion represents more than a footballing success; it’s a statement of intent from the Coal City.
“This is for every young girl in Enugu who dreams of football,” he said before the tournament.
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Rangers Women’s rise embodies the club’s never-say-die spirit, echoing the legacy of their men’s team, Rangers International FC.
