Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, defending Champions, Rangers International FC of Enugu’s quest to pick a continental ticket suffered a major set back on Thursday as they lost, yet again, at home.

The eight-time champions lost 0-1 at home against Plateau United at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium.

Suleiman Mojereola scored the only goal of the match for the visitors on the dot of 73rd after Rangers defence were cut off guard

Prior, the visitors had dominated the first half but the restart saw Rangers inject new players that almost got the curtain raiser but for Plateau United goalkeeper’s heroics which kept them at bare.

The introduction of former Super Eagles player, Uchebo by Rangers added no vive as Rangers were condemned to their fourth home defeat of the season.

Rangers had lost 3-4 to Kano Pillars, 0-1 to Shooting Stars and 1-2 to Niger Tornados. Thursday’s defeat leaves the champion’s continental ticket push in tatters as they are five points below 3rd placed Abia Warriors and 15 points behind leaders, Remo Stars.

On the other hand, today’s victory is a huge boost for Plateau United as they continue their quest to avoid relegation. The Jos based side are now 11th on the log..

In other results, Remo Stars continued their quest for their first league title in superb form as they set aside former Champions, Enyimba FC 2-0 in Ikenne. Two goals in either half gave them the three points as they now have 60 points from 31 matches, 8 points above second placed Rivers United.

Akwa United continued their new form, winnng two consecutive matches as they intensify their push to escape relegation. They defeated Niger Tornados 2-0 while El Kanemi Warriors rallied from two goals down to draw 2-2 against visiting Shooting Stars.

NPFL Matchday 31 results:

Rangers 0-1 Plateau United
Remo Stars 2-0 Enyimba
El Kanemi Warriors 2-2 Shooting Stars
Akwa United 2-0 Niger Tornados
Abia Warriors 2-0 Lobi Stars
Bayelsa United 1-0 Rivers United
Kano Pillars 0-0 Bendel Insurance
Kwara United 1-0 Nasarawa United
Sunshine Stars 0-0 Heartland
Ikorodu City vs Katsina United, Postponed.

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By Amaechi Agbo

Rangers International FC coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu has disclosed that his players underrated Akwa United when both teams clashed in Matchday 28 of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League on Sunday in Enugu.

Akwa United, 19th on the log faced Rangers who were in 6th position with each team hoping for the three points . Akwa needed the three points to ease their relegation worries while Rangers needed the points to consolidate on their continental push, with the league defence almost over for the Flying Antelopes.

With the match ending 1-1 after Akwa United took the lead in the first half and Rangers equalised during the second half via a spotkick, Coach Ilechukwu described the result as a huge setback while his opposite number, Kennedy Boboye said the visitors came to Enugu to win the match.

“My team, maybe because of Akwa’s position, didn’t put up their best to get first position. It’s unfortunate that what I saw today was not what I expected in the first half. That’s what am feeling. That’s how it is, because we are lucky not to have conceded more than a goal in the first half, and it could have been a bad one.

“Everyone is sad because we had an agreement that this game would take us to the third position but this is a very big setback to the team entirely,” he said.

The coach explained why his experienced striker, Godwin Obaje was benched.

“Obaje had an injury in Kano, and he has not played since he got that injury. I called him and told him that 20 minutes might be enough. The doctors advised that others should start first. That’s what happened; “

On his part, coach Boboye said his wards came to Enugu to win but added that a point on the road will help their course to avoid the drop

“It was a good game. We wanted to come here and win, but it didn’t work out for us. The most important thing is that we have gotten something out of the game. We would choose any point anywhere we step our feet, because of the situation we are in and where we are” he said

Rangers are currently 5th on the log with 42 points while Akwa United have 28 points from 28 games.

Rangers will face Kwara United in their Matchday 29 while Akwa United will also be at home to receive visiting Sunshine Stars with both matches taking place on Sunday, March 16th

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Reigning NPFL champions, Rangers International F.C, under the tutelage of coach Fidelis Ilechukwu, is fully set to kickoff it’s title defense as the 2024/2025 NPFL season rolls off with the visit of President Federation Cup champions, El-Kanemi Warriors F.C of Maiduguri who recently crashed out of the second tie, TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2024/2025.

The opening day fixture which will happen inside ‘The Cathedral’, Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, takes place on Saturday, August 31, 2024, will be a replica of the title winning match for the Enugu side in the 2015/2016 season where the ‘Antelopes’ flew over the ‘Warriors’ by four un-replied goals in a packed stadium on October 2, 2016.

Having secured the services of some quality legs and hands to take the places of those that departed from the trophy-winning squad, coach Ilechukwu and his trusted lieutenants will be looking to ensure that the new season starts on a flying note even when a stiff resistance is expected from the Maiduguri side that recently gained promotion from the NNL and won the oldest club competition to pick a ticket to represent the country on the continent.

The arrival of such players as, Tekena Garando, Ekeson Okorie, Evans Ogbonda, Hillary Ekawu, Ernest Governor, Okafor Onyekachi, Bashir Usman, Lucky Abdullahi, Chikeluba Ofoedu, Effimi Nsi, Igwilo Chimobi, Williams Wonah, Oforkansi Michael, Ogbonna Anayor, Daniel Onyia, and a host of others to join forces with the reliable, Opubo Japhet, Ugwueze Chinemerem, Opara Austin, Onyebuchi Ifeanyi, Isaac Saviour, Ugochukwu Ejike, Agu Kenechukwu, Kenneth Igboke, Kazeem Ogunleye, Chiedozie Okorie, Stephen Ikenna, Odoh Joel, and many more, fans of Rangers are assured of a quality display when the encounter happens on Saturday.

Captain of the Coal City side, Ugwueze Chinemerem, in a chat, said that the team was prepared to kick start the new season on a high with the visit of their opponent from Maiduguri, stressing, “I expect a very tough customer in the form of El-Kanemi but with what we have been doing since our qualification for the second preliminary round of CAF Champions League, I see determination, passion and motivation to get a good result and set us on the right track for a successful title defense. We won the title with a young team and this season; we are campaigning with a much younger team that is highly motivated to repeat the feat of last season. Like I said earlier, it would be a tough encounter due largely to the fact that our opponent was recently eliminated from the continent and would come out to ruffle us but we are prepared for them and by God’s grace we shall celebrate at the end of the encounter.”

Shot-stopper and one of the deputy-captains of the squad, Opubo Japhet, who had two assists and twelve clean sheets last season, is optimistic of starting their title defense on a bright note against the ‘Invading Warriors’ from Maiduguri, stressing, “I will say a big thanks to God for the success of last season and for the start of the new season against El-Kanemi Warriors, I am very optimistic going into the match with the caliber of players in our squad. Surely, there are no more underdogs in the game of football hence we expect an open game but we are going for the maximum points at stake.”

The visitors under coach Aliu Zubairu are already in the Coal City as they arrived on Thursday and will have a feel of the playing turf of the Nnamdi Azikiwe stadium on Friday for the only match day 1 fixture of the Nigeria Premier Football League 2024/2025 with the others taking place between 6-7, September, 2024.

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By Amaechi Agbo, Enugu.

Rangers International FC of Enugu have won the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL season.

The Flyings Antelopes won the coveted trophy on Sunday after they defeated visiting Bendel Insurance 2-0 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.

The match was watched by the Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Ndubisi Mbah

Rangers, prior to the game, needed a win and a draw I. Their last two matches to take home the trophy for the second time in eight years but following results from other matchday 37 centres which went in their favour, they have been crowned champions with a game to round off the league.

Rangers top the league table with 67 points from 37 matches while their closest rival, Remo Stars have 62 points from same number of games.

Augustine Agụ Kenechukwu scored the opener against Insurance on the 33rd minute before Chidiebere Nwobodo’s 65 minute strike sealed the victory for Rangers.

The league triumph has put Rangers on equal level with Enyimba with eight league trophies as the most successful clubs in the country

By the virtue of their victory, Rangers will represent the NPFL at the 2025 CAF Champions League.

Rangers last played continental match in 2020.

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Seven-time Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL champions, Rangers Int’l FC of Enugu have been fined a total sum of five million naira (₦5, 000, 000.00) following disruption that occurred during the matchday 35 encounter against Enyimba FC in Enugu.

The match which held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, was abandoned on the dot of 95 minute after a penalty was awarded to Rangers. Enyimba FC players, infuriated by the decision, walked out of the pitch.

The 25, 000 Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium was filled to capacity with fans also standing along the track area.

Following a review of the incidence by the league organisers, Rangers have been found culpable for inability to adhere strictly to the rules governing the game.

The 2016 champions and current leaders if the league were fined for overticketing, insufficient security, lack of crowd control measures and failure to block individuals from gaining access to restricted areas.

Subsequently, Rangers was fined ₦2 000 000 for overticketing and a one million naira each fir the other three offences.

Below is the findings and decisions of the NPFL management:

SUMMARY JURISDICTION NOTICE To: Rangers Int’l FC NPFL

Date: 10″ June 2024

Upon review of the findings of the official reports for the Match Day 35 Fixture: Rangers Int’l FC vs. Enyimba Int’l FC, held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, on 9″ June 2024, the Nigeria Premier Football League states its findings as follows:

1. You are in breach of Rule B15.24 of the Frameworks and Rules of the Nigeria Premier football League, in that on Sunday 9 June 2024, in the course of Match Day 35 Fixture: Rangers Int’l FC vs. Enyimba Int’l FC, you over-ticketed which led to the overcrowding at the Stadium.
2. You are in breach of Rule B13.5S2 of the Frameworks and Rules of the Nigeria Premier football League, in that on Sunday 9 June 2024, 1n the course of Match Day 35 Fixture: Rangers Int’l FC vs. Enyimba Int’l FC, you failed to provide adequate and effective security.
3. You are in breach of Rule B13.52.1 of the Frameworks and Rules of the Nigeria Premier football League, in that on Sunday 9 June 2024, in the course of Match Day 35 Fixture: Rangers Int’l FC vs. Enyimba Int’l FC, you failed to implement adequate and effective crowd control measures
4. You are in breach of Rule B13.52 of the Frameworks and Rules of the Nigeria Premier football League, in that on Sunday 9 June 2024, in the course of Match Day 35 Fixture: Rangers Int’l FC vs. Enyimba Int’l FC, you failed to prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to restricted areas.

Consequently, the NPFL hereby impose on you the following sanctions: 1. A fine of Two Million Naira only (N2,000,000) for over-ticketing.

2. A fine of One Million Naira only (N1,000,000) for failing to provide adequate security.
3. A fine of One Million Naira only (N1,000,000) for failure to implement effective crowd control measures.
4. A fine of One Millon Narra only (N1,000,000) for failure to prevent unauthorized persons from gainingaccess to restricted areas.
5. An order to implement a more effective crowd control mechanism in subsequent home games

In accordance with Rule C26, you are required, within 48 hours of the date of this notice, to either:

1) submit to the summary jurisdiction and the sanctions contained herein; or 2) elect to be dealt with by a disciplinary panel.

Any such election must be in writing addressed to the undersigned at the office of the NPFL. Should you submit to the summary jurisdiction and the prescribed sanctions, kindly note that the fines therein are to be paid within 7 working days.

Note that in accordance with Rule E1, where an appeal or election to be dealt with by a disciplinary panel fails or is found to have been frivolous, such party may be liable to such additional sanction(s) as may be deemed fit in the circumstances.

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Nigeria Premier Football League defending champions, Enyimba FC of Aba have been fined a total of ₦10, 000, 000.00 (ten million naira) and deducted three points and three goals after they abandoned their matchday 35 match against Rangers International F.C of Enugu in Enugu on Sunday.

The match which had large spectators who came to watch the encounter was disrupted at 95 minute and later abandoned after Enyimba players protested against the penalty awarded against them.

Enyimba refused to continue the game which also led to their fans invading the pitch and chasing people away with objects.

The NPFL organisers in its ruling over the disgraceful act has found Enyimba players, management and supporters culpable and fined them accordingly.

The NFL found Enyimba in breach of its five rules governing the game and subsequently fined a combined ₦10 million and awarded 3 points and 3 goals to Rangers.

Below are the summary of the ruling by the NPFL released on Monday:

To: Enyimba Int’l FC Date: 10″ june 2024

Upon review of the findings of the official reports for the Match Day 35 Fixture: Rangers Int’l FC vs. Enyimba Int’l, held at the Nnamdi Aztkiwe Stadium, Enugu, on 9” June 2024, the Nigeria Premier Football League states its findings as follows:

You are in breach of Rule C9 of the Frameworks and Rules of the Nigeria Premier football League, in that on Sunday 9 June 2024, in the course of Match Day 35 Fixture: Rangers Int’l FC vs. Enyimba Int’l FC, you failed to ensure the proper conduct of your players, officials and supporters.

You are in breach of Rule B6.23 of the Frameworks and Rules of the Nigeria Premier football League, in that on Sunday 9 June 2024, in the course of Match Day 35 Fixture: Rangers Int’l FC vs. Enyimba Int’l FC, you disrupted the transmission of a live broadcast.

You are in breach of Rule B13.18 of the Frameworks and Rules of the Nigeria Premier football League, in that on Sunday 9 June 2024, in the course of Match Day 35 Fixture: Rangers Int’l FC vs. Enyimba Int’l FC, your team and supporters threw objects and encroached unto the field of play.

You are in breach of Rule C1.1 of the Frameworks and Rules of the Nigeria Premier football League, in that on Sunday 9 June 2024, in the course of Match Day 35 Fixture: Rangers Int’l FC vs. Enyimba Int’l FC, you refused to continue with the match in protest against the penalty awarded in favour of your opponents, an act that goes against the principles of fair play, sportsmanship, the league rules, and, is capable of bringing the game to disrepute.

You are in breach of Rule B13.24 of the Frameworks and Rules of the Nigeria Premier football League, in that on Sunday 9 June 2024, in the course of Match Day 35 Fixture: Rangers Int’l FC vs. Enyimba Int’l FC, you caused the disruption and discontinuation of the match.

Consequently, the NPFL hereby impose on you the following sanctions:

A fine of One Million Naira only (N1,000,000) for failing to ensure the proper conduct of your team.

A fine of Five Million Naira only (N5,000,000) for disrupting a live broadcast.

3. A fine of One Million Naira only (N1,000,000) for throwing of objects unto the field of play.
4. A fine of One Million Naira only (N1,000,000) for encroachment unto the field of play.
5. An order forfeiting 3 points and 3 goals in favour of your opponent refusing to allow the penalty awarded in favour of your opponents to be taken, thereby disrupting the match and bringing the game to disrepute.
6. A fine of Two Million Naira only (N2,000,000) for causing the disruption and discontinuation of the match.
7. An order for Enyimba to identify and produce for further investigation and appropriate sanctions, other players and officials complicit in the disruptive conducts (particularly against the match officials) that led to a discontinuation of the game, in addition to the following identified players; Eze Ekwutoziam (Jersey No.6), Chibuike Nwaiwu (Jersey No.27), and Akanni Elijah (Jersey No.10).

In accordance with Rule C26, you are required, within 48 hours of the date of this notice, to either:

1) submit to the summary jurisdiction and the sanctions contained herein; or

2) elect to be dealt with by a disciplinary panel. Any such election must be in writing addressed to the undersigned at the office of the NPFL. Should you submit to the summary jurisdiction and the prescribed sanctions, kindly note that the fines therein are to be paid within 7 working days.

Note that in accordance with Rule E1, where an appeal or election to be dealt with by a disciplinary panel fails or is found to have been frivolous, such party may be liable to such additional sanction(s) as may be deemed fit in the circumstances.

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The Enugu State Governor, His Excellency, State, Dr. Peter Mbah, promised that his administration was working towards strengthening and improving subsequent marathons in the state by making it attractive enough for international athletes to participate as a world-class sporting event.

Governor Mbah, who joined in the 21.79km Coal.City half marathon on Saturday, which kicked off at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, stated that the event would serve as an opportunity to discover young talents and for all sports lovers as well as the elderly to keep fit and live a healthy lifestyle.

He said his administration was keen on sustaining and consolidating the huge success recorded in this year’s marathon through the right investment in the development of the sports industry in the areas of sporting infrastructure and facilities, adding that the state saw sports as business and source of wealth creation for the people.

“We’re investing hugely in our sports sector, and we’re not only treating sports as leisure or recreation, but we’re also seeing the sports industry as key business. That’s why in addition to quickly returning the pitch, once we came in, to enable Rangers International return to the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, we just awarded the contract to renovate and overhaul our stadium and bring it to world-class standard.

“You also know that in that sector, we’ve just recently entered a memorandum of understanding to build a world-class entertainment and sports centre and this is all going to reinforce our position in the sports industry,” he added.

While congratulating the participants, who came from over 20 states across the country, the governor stressed that the goal of the event was to promote unity, discipline and cooperation amongst Nigerians, saying in a few years, the state would join the league of world athletics competitions because of the level of investments the administration was committing to the industry.

“What is even more important is the desire of the state to take the Enugu State Marathon event to the next level. In few years, I want you to note that the Enugu State Marathon is going to be part of the world international athletic events. Just as you have the Boston Marathon, the London Marathon, you’ll also have the Enugu Marathon in the international athletics calendar,” he added.

Earlier, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Barr Lloyd Ekweremadu, explained that part of the goals of the marathon was to continue to foster the culture of sports and fitness, which engenders healthy development.

He expressed satisfaction over the success of the event, saying participants from other states were happy about the hospitality and the excellent works the governor was doing in the state through his infrastructural drive.

Commending the Zenith Bank PLC for partnering with the State Ministry of Youth and Sports, the commissioner maintained that this year’s event couldn’t have been possible without the support of the governor, community patrons, and other businesses.

The highlight of the event was the presentation of prizes to the winners of this year’s Marathon. Francis James, Israel Sadjo, and Nenfort Mathias clinched the sum of ₦1,000,000, ₦500,000 and ₦300,000 as the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places respectively in the male category, while Patience Dahyop, Agofurb Charity and Munitikat Emmanuel also clinched the same amounts as the winner, 1st and 2nd runners up, respectively, in the female category

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Seven-time Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL champions, Rangers International FC of Enugu have been approved to play their home matches of the ongoing league season at their home ground, Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu by the League organisers following the completion of renovation work on the pitch.

The Flying Antelopes first home match on their home ground is against fellow traditional club side, Shooting Stars FC of Ibadan on Thursday. The match will kick-off by 4pm.

The General Manager, Rangers, Mr Amobi Ezeaku confirmed Rangers return to the Cathedral in a press briefing.

Speaking to the sports press in Enugu, the GM said “We are back to the Cathedral not just to play against Shooting Stars on the 28, we have returned to the Cathedral.”

Rangers last played a home match at the Cathedral in 2021 before the renovation work commenced in October same year.

More than two years after, with the club playing its home matches away in Awka, the Anambra State capital, the 2016 NPFL champions are back to their home ground and Mr Ezeaku explained what the home return means to the club and fans.

“To those who understand the atmosphere of the Cathedral, is a place we love to chant, it’s a place we enjoy the atmosphere in the day and night. It’s a place we tap the round leather, and we love it, not just because we play the game; we love it because of those behind us, the fans of this club, and we have to say that we are grateful to those fans who followed us to Nnewi when we started, from Nnewi to Awka.

“We are grateful to the Football Association of Anambra State, for their undying zeal and support, their effort to see that the flag of this great club keeps flying. Special thanks also to the Governor of Anambra State and to the Anambra State Football Association Chairman, General Chikelue, who made sure that every logistics for playing at the Awka Township Stadium was provided. It was over two years of great difficulty playing, we understand that the stadiums in the five South-Eastern states are home to Rangers, but then there is a place the umbilical cord of this club is buried, and that is at the Cathedral here in Enugu, in other words, we have a home in Awka, we have a home in Umuahia Abia State, we have a home in Ebonyi,

“We have a home in Imo State, but ultimately, the umbilical cord is buried here, in fact Enugu is the capital of all the states in the South-Eastern region, so we are grateful to the supporters who followed this club.

“Even those who followed from their homes, and now we are back, on the 28 of December we invite you, everyone to come to the stadium to support this great club. Few days ago we came back from Aba, and you all know the result, before the game we had won Sporting Lagos 2:0 in Awka, we couldn’t be where we are today without the support of our fans, and ultimately, the media who report these games to the people who do not attend.” he said.

He recognized the impact of the press in the reportage of Rangers activities and called for more support from everyone connected to Rangers.  

“We couldn’t be celebrating without the impact of the press, we celebrate you, we say thank you and now that we are back, we call for more support. We call for more commitment, deeper commitment to the philosophy that we’ve outlined, to the insignia of this club, to the badge of this club. We call for deeper respect for the history of this club, Rangers, because it is this club that symbolizes the true movement that we adore, and now that we’re back, the Cathedral has been sanctified.

“Our Cathedral must be protected, must not be desecrated, the players understand what is at stake. Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu and his technical crew understand what is at stake, this management understand what is at stake; the State Government, the Governor of this State swore that Rangers will be back, and we’re back. We don’t take it for granted, so we want to stretch ourselves beyond limits, not just for Rangers but for the growth of football in this State,” he concluded.

“We will not forget the commitment of the Enugu State Football Association when we were playing away from Enugu. We will not forget the support from everyone, the board members of Enugu Football Association, we will not forget the SWAN, the Police, the security agencies, who have afforded this team so much protection whenever we travel to play, and come back.

“And now dear friends, it’s December, we’re playing a game just three days after Christmas, what other Christmas gift could the fans have asked for other than to see a game in the year 2023, and to be welcomed into the New Year with the hope that there will be more games at the Cathedral.”

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The Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Ndubisi Mbah has thrown open the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium gate for fans as the state owned football Club, Rangers International make a return to the stadium which is their home ground where they will face visiting Shooting Stars FC in matchday 16 of the 2024 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL

Rangers are playing their first home game at the stadium following renovation of the pitch which lasted for two years and two months.

The General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of the club, Mr Amobi Ezeaku disclosed this in a press briefing in Enugu ahead of the cracker which will kick-off by 4pm

“The Governor is going to pay for the tickets on the 28th for our fans who will come to watch the game at the Cathedral. In other words, the gate is thrown open at the behest of Dr Peter Mbah, just for the game on the 28th of December.

“He said, ‘if the fans has waited for two years, Rangers should at least give them an open gate.’ We said we don’t have money and then he promised he’ll pay for the tickets. So when you see my boss you’ll thank him for paying for the tickets.” he said.

The former Team manager of the club appealed to the fans to paint the stadium in red and white jersey in the game.  

“The gate of the Cathedral for the game against Shooting Stars has be thrown open, but we want to add, make the Cathedral colorful, go and buy your Rangers jersey, come to the Cathedral on the 28th on either white or red jersey, let’s color the Cathedral.”

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Enugu State Boxing team at the Indoor Hall Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium Enugu, won the overall best team, in the just concluded South-East Boxing Championship held from Friday 8^th to Sunday 10th December, 2023.

Enugu State, won, 5 gold medals while Abia State team emerged second with 3 gold and 4 silver medals, Ebonyi State came third with 3 gold and 2 silver medals.

Five South-Eastern States comprising, Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and lmo States participated in the Championship.

 Enugu State team won gold medals through, Tiger Dan, who beat Daniel Onwuegbu,  of Abia State in the  final of 92 kilogramme fight. While Theophilus Tok, defeated, Aligbe David  of Ebonyi State in 57 kilogramme final fight. Shedrack Ozoemenam won Bernard Chimereze, of Abia State in 71 kilogramme weight fight. In the female category, Joy Enyiora and Ukamaka Nwankwo, where unchallenged in the finals of  55 kilogramme and 57 kilogramme weight categories, respectively.

The Boxing Championship was organised by the South-East Boxing Federation coordinated by Coach Blaise Udeh, of Enugu State, in collaboration with Enugu State Ministry of Youth and Sports, as part of efforts to expose and keep boxers in the South-East and Enugu State in particular fit for national competitions.

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