Fuelled by an ear-piercing noise at ‘the Cathedral’, coach Imama Akpakabo’s men put up an imposing performance to emerge as Nigeria topflight kings Chisom Egbuchulam will be the toast of Enugu Rangers, as his hat-trick silenced El-Kanemi Warriors 4-0 and hand Enugu Rangers their first Nigeria Professional Football League title in 32 years.
Imama Amapakabo’s men could have emerged champions after defeating Ikorodu United in Abeokuta, but they had to wait till the last game after Rivers United played a 0-0 draw versus Abia Warriors in Port Harcourt.
Social media exploded after the Flying Antelopes were crowned champions on Sunday, the first title after three decades
Twitter went into a meltdown after Enugu Rangers became Nigeria Professional Football League champions following their 4-0 victory against El-Kanemi on Sunday.
Imama Amapakabo’s men needed at least a draw to emerge as champions after Wikki Tourists and Rivers United had stuttered in the title race.
And after Ferdinand Udoh’s full-time whistle sounded around Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium and it sunk in that Rangers had won their first Nigeria topflight title after 32-years, Twitter exploded and it felt like half the country took to the social media platform to congratulate them on their efforts.
We've taken a look at some of the best ones here...
Victory at last for @RangersIntFC after 32 years of wait. Congratulations to coach Imama and his men for this historic feat
5:17 PM - 2 Oct 2016
Shina Oludare @sportingshina
Congratulations to Enugu Rangers on winning NPFL title
5:19 PM - 2 Oct 2016
Gbogbo Eléré @Leshowww
Congratulations @RangersIntFC for clinching the #NPFL title after 32 years of wait.
5:21 PM - 2 Oct 2016
Oluseye Peter @petphil001
CONGRATULATIONS Rangers International!!!!
6:05 PM - 2 Oct 2016
Adepoju Tobi Samuel@OgaNlaMedia
Enugu Rangers be balling on †ђξ final day of †ђξ NPFL..4-nil whooping of El Kanemi...What a way to end †ђξ season as "champions" after 32yrs
6:08 PM - 2 Oct 2016
Emmanuel CAINE Amolo @EmmanuelAmolo
All rap up for Enugu Rangers, they are the crowed champion of the league...
6:06 PM - 2 Oct 2016
AKPOS BEST @akposbest
Hat-trick for Chisom Egbuchulam as Enugu Rangers beat El-Kanemi Warriors 4-0 to win the 2015/2016 NPFL title. Well deserved!
#CHAMPIONS
6:03 PM - 2 Oct 2016
Austin Okon-Akpan @ProudlyAustin
Enugu Rangers International Finally Get A Trophy After 32 Years
6:05 PM - 2 Oct 2016
♠Moshood♠™@More_should
Congratulations to the players, people and supporters of Rangers International Football Club of Enugu.
Champions of the #NPFL 2016.
6:12 PM - 2 Oct 2016
Bolarinwa Olajide @iambolar
RANGERS INTERNATIONAL OF ENUGU ARE CHAMPIONS OF THE NIGERIAN LEAGUE!!! 32 YEARS OF PAIN; ALL OVER!!!
