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It's 50 Years Since Christian Chukwu Became Captain Of Rangers International by naptu2: 5:36am On Apr 01 |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR_5clqZZf8?si=czYpevqeX7NWQt1H Rangers International celebrate 50 years since Christian Chukwu first became captain. It is 50 years since Christian Chukwu first became captain of Rangers International Football Club of Enugu and the club decided to celebrate the event with a football match and a dinner. Here are photos from the event. 1) Chairman Christian Chukwu, Man Mountain Emmanuel Okala (former Rangers and Green Eagles goalkeeper), Barrister Ifeanyi Ossai (Deputy Governor of Enugu State), Chief Jim Nwobodo (former general manager of Rangers and Governor of Anambra State) and other dignitaries at the event. Picture 4) Barrister Ifeanyi Ossai (Deputy Governor of Enugu State) and Chief Jim Ifeanyichukwu Nwobodo (former general manager of Rangers and Governor of Anambra State). 8 Likes 1 Share
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Re: It's 50 Years Since Christian Chukwu Became Captain Of Rangers International by naptu2: 5:36am On Apr 01 |
More pictures from the event. Chief Jim Ifeanyichukwu Nwobodo was General Manager of Rangers International during one of its most successful eras and he leveraged on this popularity to contest the Anambra State governorship election. He served as the Governor of Old Anambra State (which included present day Enugu State) from 1979 till 1983. 5 Likes 1 Share
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Re: It's 50 Years Since Christian Chukwu Became Captain Of Rangers International by naptu2: 5:36am On Apr 01 |
The Chairman, the Man Mountain and Rangers most successful era Christian Chukwu captained Rangers during their most successful era. He captained Rangers to win the Nigerian League in 1974 and to reach the final of the 1975 African Cup of Champion Clubs (the forerunner of the CAF Champions League), where they lost to Hafia of Guinea. Rangers also won the 1976 Nigerian FA Cup and the 1977 African Cup Winners Cup. Picture 1) The Head of State, Lieutenant General Olusegun Obasanjo, the Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters, Brigadier Shehu Musa Yar'Adua, the Captain of Rangers International, Christian Chukwu, the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, A.A. Fashina-Thomas, the Team Manager of Rangers International, Chief Egwu and Chief Alex Nwokedi (Chief Press Secretary to the Head of State). Look at the way General Obasanjo is looking up at Man Mountain Emmanuel Okala in the lower part of the picture. This was at State House, Dodan Barracks when Rangers International went to present the 1977 African Cup Winners Cup trophy to the Head of State. Picture 2) Chairman Christian Chukwu and Man Mountain Emmanuel Okala last weekend. 12 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: It's 50 Years Since Christian Chukwu Became Captain Of Rangers International by naptu2: 6:35am On Apr 01 |
I often confuse my friends by telling them that Christian Chukwu was the first person to win the African Nations Cup as a player and coach. They'll argue and argue with me, then I'll provide evidence. I'll explain. The Wonder Boy, Paul Hamilton, was chief coach of the Green Eagles. However, the NFA decided that we needed some foreign experience, so they hired a German called Manfred Horner to be the technical adviser of the team. Horner led us to the 1988 African Cup of Nations and the 1988 Olympics before he was sacked. Paul Hamilton continued to coach the team on his own. Then in 1989 the NFA hired Clemens Westerhof as technical adviser. This was demoralising and infuriating for Paul Hamilton. The NFA did not treat the Wonder Boy well. He often had to hire buses to take the team to training (with his own money), he was often owed salaries, etc. Yet the NFA had brought another foreigner to be his boss. Anyway, Nigeria lost its final World Cup qualifying match to Cameroon. There were allegations that Paul Hamilton gave Westerhof bad advice (this was Westerhof's first match). Anyway, Paul Hamilton was removed from the position of chief coach. After some time, Christian Chukwu was appointed chief coach of the Super Eagles. He was chief coach during the 1992 and 1994 African Nations Cups and the 1994 World Cup. Christian Chukwu was also the captain of the Green Eagles when Nigeria won the 1980 African Cup of Nations. He won the Golden Ball for the best player at the tournament. Christian Chukwu was captain when Nigeria won the 1980 African Nations Cup and he was Chief Coach when we won the 1994 African Nations Cup. (Of course FIFA, CAF and the media recognise Clemens Westerhof as the chief coach, but his official title was technical adviser). Picture 1) Clemens Westerhof on the extreme right and Christian Chukwu on the extreme left, with the Super Eagles at the 1992 African Nations Cup. Picture 2) A picture of my 1993 Complete Football Magazine. It reads: How they slept (at Papendal). Pictures 3 and 4) President Shehu Shagari presents the African Nations Cup to Christian Chukwu. 6 Likes 1 Share
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Re: It's 50 Years Since Christian Chukwu Became Captain Of Rangers International by naptu2: 6:35am On Apr 01 |
African Cup of Champions Clubs Quarter-Final (2nd Leg): Rangers 2-1 Green Buffalos F.C. | Sept. 1975 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWXtthwHQ7c?si=SuYKZdO8Plraoj6M 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: It's 50 Years Since Christian Chukwu Became Captain Of Rangers International by naptu2: 6:35am On Apr 01 |
African Cup of Champions Clubs Final (2nd Leg): Rangers 1-2 Hafia F.C. | December 1975 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67SBPQbumiU?si=byV-1TOMyK85187I 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: It's 50 Years Since Christian Chukwu Became Captain Of Rangers International by wittywriter: 6:51am On Apr 01 |
April fools day....Happy (EASTER) New Month to all NL members earning via online....in this time and season. Wittyness 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: It's 50 Years Since Christian Chukwu Became Captain Of Rangers International by naptu2: 8:26am On Apr 01 |
Clemens Westerhof and Christian Chukwu left the national team after the 1994 World Cup. Chukwu went to coach in Lebanon, then he was invited to coach Nigeria. He left his job in Lebanon to return home, but the NFA didn't give him the Eagles' job. He eventually went to coach the Kenyan National Team. However, in 2003, Christian Chukwu was appointed coach of the Super Eagles and this time he was the boss. These are my favourite moments from his tenure. Nigeria played a 2004 Nations Cup game, but the coach of the other team held his press conference exclusively in French or Arabic. There were no translations for Nigerian journalists. When it was time for the Super Eagles' press conference, Nigerian journalists protested that the Nigerians should not speak English. During the commotion Christian Chukwu said in Igbo, "What's happening? What's going on"? Nigeria played Zimbabwe in Harare in 2004. There was some friction between the Nigerian and Zimbabwean Governments at the time and there were fears that Zimbabwean fans would attack the Eagles. SSS agents were detailed to accompany the Eagles. There is a story that the Zimbabwean TV commentator was sacked for praising Jay Jay Okocha too much. Some Zimbabweans say the story is true, while others say that government officials already had beef with the commentator and that they used the Jay Jay story as an excuse. Zimbabwe 0-3 Nigeria. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYnbKwypyxk?si=_4M7_Ls-j2najFvR Christian Chukwu coached Nigeria to win a bronze medal at the 2004 African Nations Cup. 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: It's 50 Years Since Christian Chukwu Became Captain Of Rangers International by naptu2: 8:52am On Apr 01 |
1975 to 1977 was the Nigerian Era in African club football. In 1975 Rangers International of Enugu got to the final of the African Cup of Champion Clubs, but lost to Hafia of Guinea. In 1976 IICC Shooting Stars of Ibadan defeated Tonerre Kalara of Cameroon to win the African Cup Winners Cup. In 1977 Rangers International of Enugu defeated Canon Yaounde to win the African Cup Winners Cup. 5 Likes |
Re: It's 50 Years Since Christian Chukwu Became Captain Of Rangers International by naptu2: 9:07am On Apr 01 |
In more recent times, Christian Chukwu became the general manager of Rangers International. However, he had to step down from the role due to ill health. He fell very ill and could barely walk. Rangers International, Mr Femi Otedola and the NFF spent a lot of money to ensure that he got the best medical care. Mr Otedola spent over 36 million naira to ensure that Christian Chukwu was sent to the UK for treatment. Happily, the Chairman is now in better health as you can see from the pictures and videos of the anniversary. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: It's 50 Years Since Christian Chukwu Became Captain Of Rangers International by naptu2: 9:14am On Apr 01 |
Photos 1) Christian Chukwu as a player of Rangers International in the 1970s 2) Christian Chukwu as captain of Nigeria after the Green Eagles won the 1980 African Nations Cup. 3) Christian Chukwu as coach of Nigeria in the 1990s. 4) Christian Chukwu as coach of Nigeria in the 2000s 8 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: It's 50 Years Since Christian Chukwu Became Captain Of Rangers International by tommy589(m): 9:51am On Apr 01 |
Interesting 2 Likes |
Re: It's 50 Years Since Christian Chukwu Became Captain Of Rangers International by naptu2: 10:04am On Apr 01 |
RANGERS INTERNATIONAL FC VS RS KOUBA OF ALGERIA (FUNNY COMMENTATORS) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9RC_KMUCzg?si=LlRodFhAn6cWqD_p 3 Likes |
Re: It's 50 Years Since Christian Chukwu Became Captain Of Rangers International by naptu2: 11:03am On Apr 01 |
Christian Chukwu's goal against Egypt (1978 World Cup qualifier). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFLmqIOemSI?si=2ZD1ALD5Ezmetbu6 3 Likes |
Re: It's 50 Years Since Christian Chukwu Became Captain Of Rangers International by Ejiakusmith(m): 11:23am On Apr 01 |
So Enugu Rangers don old like that 🤷🤷🤷🤷 3 Likes |
Re: It's 50 Years Since Christian Chukwu Became Captain Of Rangers International by illicit(m): 11:28am On Apr 01 |
How time flies... |
Re: It's 50 Years Since Christian Chukwu Became Captain Of Rangers International by UHLmoving: 11:49am On Apr 01 |
Chairman Chukwu 3 Likes |
Re: It's 50 Years Since Christian Chukwu Became Captain Of Rangers International by onecansee: 11:51am On Apr 01 |
ThìsGlobe.com pictures |
Re: It's 50 Years Since Christian Chukwu Became Captain Of Rangers International by 22o62021: 12:00pm On Apr 01 |
We are on top of the league table 4 Likes |
Re: It's 50 Years Since Christian Chukwu Became Captain Of Rangers International by just2endowed: 12:01pm On Apr 01 |
Femi otedola must be a strong admirer for Christian chukwu. I admire his generosity and help 4 Likes |
Re: It's 50 Years Since Christian Chukwu Became Captain Of Rangers International by ZombieTAMER: 12:24pm On Apr 01 |
just2endowed: Anyone who loves and followed Nigerian football way back can relate to his generosity 4 Likes |
Re: It's 50 Years Since Christian Chukwu Became Captain Of Rangers International by bellosulaiman(m): 12:25pm On Apr 01 |
naptu2: There is no match Nigeria will play and the stadium will be sold out… even if , ticket is free. Hunger Dey ! |
Re: It's 50 Years Since Christian Chukwu Became Captain Of Rangers International by koning: 1:02pm On Apr 01 |
Rangers...our club since the begining of time. The Igbo man's consolation after the war. Jim Nwobodo no dey old oooo. The only surviving governor of his class. 5 Likes |
Re: It's 50 Years Since Christian Chukwu Became Captain Of Rangers International by aswani(m): 1:06pm On Apr 01 |
Love Chairman and Tallest, two National heroes. Blockbuster should have been there too, may his gentle soul rest in the most perfect peace. 3 Likes |
Re: It's 50 Years Since Christian Chukwu Became Captain Of Rangers International by judedwriter(m): 1:11pm On Apr 01 |
Indomie kids don't know much anything about Christian chukwu or rangers international of those good old days Nigerian league from the 70s-80s had much appeal to their local fans probably because then there was no premier league and european football then wasn't as televised as it is now. 2 Likes |
Re: It's 50 Years Since Christian Chukwu Became Captain Of Rangers International by AcadaWriter: 1:12pm On Apr 01 |
Interesting 2 Likes |
Re: It's 50 Years Since Christian Chukwu Became Captain Of Rangers International by naptu2: 1:12pm On Apr 01 |
aswani: Aloysius Atuegbu. 3 Likes
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Re: It's 50 Years Since Christian Chukwu Became Captain Of Rangers International by aswani(m): 1:21pm On Apr 01 |
naptu2: Thanks naptu2, I get carried away with these threads on old players and forget the current generation wouldn't know who they are just by nicknames. As a slight aside, it is about time someone did a book on players of all tribes that came out of Jos. Atuegbu and Odegbami brothers, Sani Ádámù, Ali Jẹjẹ even all the way down to Mikel Obi. A city that had 2 football teams that held their own at the apex of Nigerian football with Standard FC and Mighty Jets. 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: It's 50 Years Since Christian Chukwu Became Captain Of Rangers International by descarado: 1:41pm On Apr 01 |
Do you know, the old rangers association play Christmas holiday special matches with football clubs of various towns when invited? Book and pay the price and there you have the squad. They have been coming to my town since I was a kid. They are not cheap though but my town's football association recoup the money through gate fare. Yep, we pay to watch match for good 2 weeks during Xmas holiday and you need to see crowd. It's an event people look forward to. And to think it's just an ordinary fenced field. No seat. People from other towns come to watch too. Seems people use the event for catching up. Even oldies join. The cup is worth millions. Winners are hosted to party in 5 star hotel of the city they represent and the cash price shared. What a way to spend Xmas. 4 Likes |
Re: It's 50 Years Since Christian Chukwu Became Captain Of Rangers International by Racoon(m): 2:25pm On Apr 01 |
Nice one! Good old days of yore. 1 Like |
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