Enugu Rangers have advanced to the second round of the 2024/25 CAF Champions League qualifiers after a 2-1 aggregate victory over Union Sportive de Zilimadjou of Comoros in Uyo.
The Flying Antelopes, who entered the match with a 1-0 lead from the first leg, only needed a draw to progress. They secured this with a gritty 1-1 draw at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.
Despite being strong favorites due to their home advantage and recent league success, Rangers faced a determined Zilimadjou side. The Comorodian club defended resolutely in the first half, but Agu Kenechukwu broke the deadlock for Rangers in the 79th minute. Zilimadjou, however, quickly responded with an equalizer just six minutes later.
Rangers will now prepare to face the winner of the tie between Seychelles’ Saint-Louis Suns United and Angola’s G.D. Sagrada Esperança in the second round. Sagrada Esperança are currently in a strong position to advance after a 1-0 win in the first leg.
A victory in the second round would see Enugu Rangers qualify for the CAF Champions League group stage, marking a major milestone for the Nigerian club.