Rangers International captain, Ugwueze Chinemerem is optimistic of the club’s better outing in the return leg of the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League preliminary round encounter against U.S de Zilimadjou, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The Comoros Islands champions, despite playing home-away from home could only be defeated 1-0.
Ugwueze ahead of the fixture slated for Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, however believes he and his teammates were in the best possible shape to do the nation proud and qualify for the next round of the competition.
"Since the end of the first leg, which we won by God’s special grace, we have shifted our preparation gear to the next level, which I believe will see us through the second leg.
Yes, we won the first leg but are not underrating our opponents rather, we are more focused and determined to play a good game and win well for our teaming fans and supporters."
The Nigeria Premiere Football League champions will play US Zilimadjou on Friday, August 23, 2024’ second leg fixture.
By Olujimi Dare Ogun