Rangers FC Lahore

The club emerged in the 1940s, and quickly established itself as one of the leading teams in the region. In the 1940s, the club, which was a part of the North-West India Football Association.^[1] The team participated in the Lahore Football League,^[2][3] as well as several domestic tournaments.^[4][5][6]

In 1943, the club reached the final of the 11th edition of the North-West India Football Championship, organized by the North-West India Football Association, where they went up against Bata Sports Club, the final would result in a 0–3 loss for the Rangers Club.^[7][8] The following year, the team reached the semi-finals of the Lahore District Football Championship, but were defeated by R.T.C. Walton four goals to nil.^[9] The team also reached the final of the "Olympians Hot Weather Football Tournament", however, lost against the stronger side Bata Sports once again.^[10]

In 1946, the club avenged their loss from the previous year, securing the "Olympians Hot Weather Football Tournament", where they defeated Islamia College in the replayed final.^[11] Three years later, the club, alongside the likes of Muhammad Sharif, reached the final of the Lahore District Football Championship, where they secured the championship, defeating Bata Sports 2–1.^[12]

In 1950, with the addition of star forward Jamil Akhtar, the team was greatly strengthened, however, they did not achieve much, as they finished runners-up behind rivals, Raiders FC at the Iqbal Football Tournament. With the final taking place on 4 December 1950, where both teams competed against each other, with the Raiders taking the edge and defeating their Rangers 1–0 through a free kick.^[13] The subsequent year, the team won the Lahore District Soccer Championship.^[14] The club would then continue to participate in the Lahore District Football League.

In 1957, the club participated in the "M.D. Sheikh Football Tournament".^[15][16][17] They were eventually beaten by Olympians Club, allowing their opponents to advance into the quarter-finals.^[18] Later the same year, the team also competed at the Governor's Cup held at Murree, Punjab.^[19][20]

In 1962, a new set of office-bearers were appointed at the annaul general meeting of the Rangers Club held under the chairmanship of M. Aslam Chaudhry, the meeting was held on 18 August 1962, the office-bearers elected were: M. Aslam Chaudhry as chairman, Mr. Aslam Khan, and Mr. Niaz as vice-presidents, with secretary being Fazal Akbar Baig, assistant-Secretary being Mr. Khushi Muhammad and treasurer as Mr. Ehsanullah.^[21] The following year, the club came runners-up in the league final behind Rovers FC, after a late winner scored six minutes before the end of the game.^[22][23]

The club would then go on to continue in tournaments held across Pakistan.^[24][25]

• Olympians Hot Weather Football Tournament
  • Winners (1): 1946
  • Runners-up (1): 1944
• Lahore District Football Championship
  • Winners (1): 1949, 1951
• Lahore Football League
  • Runners-up (1): 1950
• North-West India Football Championship
  • Runners-up (1): 1943