By Paul Michael
In a thrilling encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Nigerian champions Rangers International secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Angola’s Sagrada Esperanca in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round tie.
The decisive moment came in the 78th minute when Kazeem Ogunleye scored a stunning goal, handing Rangers International a crucial advantage ahead of the return leg.
Despite struggling in front of goal, having scored only three goals in their last four matches across all competitions, Rangers International’s victory sets them up for a tantalizing return leg at the Estadio 11 de Novembro in Luanda on November 22. A draw will be enough to see them progress to the lucrative group stage of the competition.
This win marks a significant step forward for Rangers International, who are seeking to make a statement in the CAF Champions League. With Nigeria’s other representative, Remo Stars, eliminated in the first round, the pressure is on Rangers International to fly the flag for Nigerian football.
Will they be able to build on this momentum and secure a spot in the group stage? Only time will tell.
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