Enugu Rangers finally ended their 32-year wait for the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) last season.
The Flying Antelopes became only the second team to clinch a record seven league title – joint with Enyimba.
As it is the tradition in Europe and South America, the club decided to go on a title tour around all the 17 Local Government Areas in the state.
However, to the disbelief of many, the team began the celebration on Saturday in the state capital using a rickety, badly beat up 14-wheeler lumberjack Truck.
What was touted as a carnival around the metropolis became so embarrassing that fans had little choice but to give the club hard knocks.
After waiting 32 years to win the Nigerian league, this is how Enugu Rangers had their title parade
Embarrassing pic.twitter.com/6KSRXCimME
— Wolexis.com (@wolexis) October 16, 2016
Enugu Rangers won the league after 32 years but ruined celebrations with a ‘cement truck’ parade https://t.co/KZEtffggTi pic.twitter.com/KTO8ctYHBW
— Soccer Nation (@SoccerNationNg) October 17, 2016
Is it by force to do trophy parade? This is beyond embarrassing! #EnuguRangers #TitleParade #NigeriaFootball #NPFL pic.twitter.com/Yk1hpYHvYM
— Abayomi O (@Bennyflash1) October 17, 2016
Champions Enugu Rangers during their Trophy Parade. ??? pic.twitter.com/mmasx3na0U
— Josh (@liljosh00) October 16, 2016
Disgraceful. This is supposed to be the Enugu Rangers trophy parade! I am ashamed. You wai… https://t.co/pKe1VEYldl pic.twitter.com/x4LhRLVefA
— Colin NOT Collins (@ColinUdoh) October 16, 2016
Anytime I come across this Enugu Rangers trophy parade on my TL, I suddenly just get upset ??
— R.I.P Mom (@Osemenor_Ighedo) October 17, 2016
Enugu rangers open truck celebrations is a shame to football.
— Obinna Ya (@talktooverdose) October 17, 2016
After much criticism, the club offered an apology for the embarrassment.
We are sincerely sorry for the embarrassment yesterday during our victory parade. God bless you all
— Rangers Int. FC (@RangersIntFC) October 16, 2016
With the rain on their parade over, players, officials and management of the club enjoyed a barbeque night at a spot in the city.
There was a lot of dancing and backslapping in the never say die manner the club is noted for.
We want thank the players and coaches of @RangersIntFC that honoured our invitation last night #12thManBBQ pic.twitter.com/tgvY1Op14J
— Rangers Int. FanClub (@Rangers12thMan) October 17, 2016
@Rangers12thMan barbecue nite for @RangersIntFC players. We play hard & party harder!!! pic.twitter.com/AfRD5HdGRt
— #Rangers12thMan (@chijyace) October 17, 2016
