Nigerian football clubs experienced mixed fortunes in the final preliminary phase of CAF competitions.

Enyimba FC secured a spot in the group stage of the 2024-2025 CAF Confederation Cup, while Rangers Int’l failed to progress in the CAF Champions League.

The Aba Elephants, advanced after a hard-fought battle against Etoile Filante.

Enyimba finished third ln the 2023-24 NPFL season with interim coach, Yemi Daniel Olanrewaju. Photo | Enyimba

The two-legged tie ended goalless, with the Nigerian side emerging victorious 3-2 in a penalty shootout to book their place in the Confederation Cup group stage.

In contrast, Rangers International of Enugu, Nigeria’s reigning champions, bowed out of the CAF Champions League.

Despite a 1-0 home win in the first leg, the Flying Antelopes suffered a 3-1 defeat in the return fixture against Angola’s Sagrada Esperança, resulting in a 3-2 aggregate loss.

With Rangers’ exit, no Nigerian team will compete in the group phase of the CAF Champions League this season.