Rangers technical adviser Fidelis Ilechukwu has dismissed pressure on the team to win the Nigeria Premier Football League title this season. The eight-time champions are second on the NPFL table, one point behind leaders Rivers United. Ikorodu City and Nasarawa United remain in contention, keeping the race tight. Ilechukwu insisted there is no threat to his position if Rangers fail to clinch the trophy. "My job won't be under threat if we don't win the title this season, if you check the team and the management, we don't put anybody under pressure to deliver," he said. He described a second-place finish as a success but affirmed the team's determination to push for the top spot. "We have all it takes to fight until the end of the season," Ilechukwu added. He acknowledged the unpredictability of the league, stating that the final top three remains unclear due to the competitive nature of the campaign.
When Ilechukwu says his job isn't on the line, it signals long-term planning at Rangers — not crisis management. That calm reflects confidence in the squad's depth, especially with Nigerian talents driving their title push. In a league where short-term fixes often backfire, Rangers are playing the longer game.
