Enugu Rangers took a significant step towards the CAF Champions League group stage with a 1-0 victory over Angolas Sagrada Esperanca, thanks to a stunning strike from Kazeem Ogunleye, Soccernet.ng reports .
The first-leg encounter of the final preliminary round took place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, where Rangers were able to edge out a resilient Sagrada side.
Having already navigated past Comoros US Zilimadjou in the previous round, Rangers entered this tie full of confidence.
The Nigerian champions won 1-0 away in the first leg and followed it up with a 1-1 draw at home to progress.
However, Sagrada Esperanca, the champions of Angola, also arrived in Nigeria in strong form.
