Former Rangers Midfielder Stanley Okoronkwo Joins Ancestors

Former Rangers Midfielder Stanley Okoronkwo Joins Ancestors
Former Rangers Midfielder Stanley Okoronkwo Joins Ancestors


A former Rangers, P&T Vasco Dagama and Highlanders of Jos midfielder, Stanley Okoronkwo has been reported dead, Exclusivenews.com.ng reports.

Okoronkwo, one of the Rangers squad that won the African Winners Cup in 1977, following a 5-2 aggregate win over Canon Sportif of Cameroon, in i1977, reportedly died on Sunday, 2 June 2024 at an undisclosed private hospital, Enugu.

Okoronkwo, who cut his football career teeth with Highlanders of Jos before a move to P&T Vasco Dagama, Enugu, from where he was scouted by Rangers.

Following his retirement from active football, Okoronkwo, ventured into business, where the Ugwu Aro Village, Atani, Ogbaru LGA, Anambra State born fair-skinned ace equally excelled.

He attended St. Paul's School, Jos; Aba Trade Centre and the National School of Salesmanship, England. 

His football career started at Highlander FC, Jos in 1970. He later played for Vasco Dagama and Rangers International FC both of Enugu. 

His style of play earned him the alias ‘don dirty’.

 During his career as a footballer, he won the African Winners Cup with Rangers in 1977;  two FA Cups and three National League titles, all with Rangers amongst other accolades. 

Okoronkwo was to later rise to the status of General Manager, Rangers and Vice Chairman of its former (ex Rangers) Players Association. 

Okoronkwo is married to his lovely wife, Ifeoma and blessed with children.

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