CAFCL: Rangers International scale through to next round

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Rangers International have progressed to the next qualifying round of the CAF Champions League after edging US Zilimadjou 2-1 on aggregate on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

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The Nigeria Premier Football League reigning champions played a 1-1 draw at the Godswil Akpabio Stadium, Uyo to win after a 1-0 win in the first leg a week ago.

Kenechukwu Agu broke the deadlock in the 79th minute from the spot for the Flying Antelopes after a first half with little chances created.

However, the Comoros Island Champions restored parity with four minutes to the end of the game through Youssouf Mohammed’s header.

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The goal from the visitors could not change the outcome of the game as the Nigerian side held on to qualify for the next round.

Uche Dozie