By BONIFACE AKARAH

Football legend Dominic Nwobodo, fondly known as Alhaji Nwobodo, a pioneer member of Rangers International Football Club and former national player, has died.

Nwobodo died at about 7pm on Friday, August 14, 2026, according to a statement signed by the Secretary of the Ex-Rangers International Footballers Cooperative.

The cooperative described Nwobodo as “a Pioneer Member of Rangers International Football Club,” recalling his contribution to the club from its formative years.

He was also remembered as a prominent attacker and national player during the 1970s, before later serving the game as a coach.

“He was not only a dreaded attacker but also a remarkable national player in the 70s,” the cooperative stated.

According to the statement, Nwobodo's contribution to football extended beyond his playing and coaching careers, as he was also “one of the founding fathers of the Ex-Rangers International Footballers Cooperative.”

The cooperative mourned the loss of what it described as a respected figure whose career helped shape the history of the Rangers family.

“We mourn the loss of a respected figure whose contributions significantly shaped the history and development of our esteemed Rangers family both as a player and coach,” it stated.

The organisation expressed condolences to Nwobodo's family, friends and members of the Rangers fraternity, while praying for strength for those affected by his death.

It also prayed that **“the gentle soul of our dear colleague, Mr. Dominic Nwobodo (Alhaji Nwobodo), rest in perfect peace.”

Further details of his burial arrangements, according to the cooperative, will be communicated in due course.

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