Two Nigerian clubs, Enyimba and Enugu Rangers, continue their journey in the CAF interclub competitions on Friday, with Enyimba’s coach, Yemi Olanrewaju, making his continental debut, while Fidelis Ilechukwu of Rangers faces a crucial second test.
Both teams carry Nigeria’s hopes after the elimination of Remo Stars and El Kanemi Warriors in the first round.
Enugu Rangers will face Angola’s Sagrada Esperanca at home, while Enyimba travels to Mali to take on Burkina Faso’s Étoile Filante de Ouagadougou.
Rangers must learn from first-round mistakes
Rangers have struggled with form, scoring just two goals and conceding one in their last three competitive matches. In continental affairs, they need to reignite their intensity. Despite facing off against a less-than-stellar opponent in their last match, US Zilimadjou of the Comoros, Rangers were nearly undone.
Friday’s game between Rangers and Sagrada Esperanca will be their first-ever meeting. However, Rangers have…
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