Ahead of their crucial CAF Champions League encounter this Sunday, NPFL teams Remo Stars and Rangers Int’l have assure their teeming fans of Victory.
The stage is set for the CAF Champions League preliminary round, and Nigerian teams Enugu Rangers and Remo Stars are ready to take on their opponents. The two teams will be representing Nigeria in the prestigious competition, and they are determined to make a strong impression.
Enugu Rangers will face US Zilimadjou of Comoros in the first leg at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Sunday, August 18. The team’s coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, is confident in his team’s preparedness, stating that they are “gradually getting to the level required to challenge positively in the CAF Champions League.”
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Remo Stars, on the other hand, will take on Moroccan club AS FAR at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne on the same day. The team’s media director, Oladimeji Oshode, expressed confidence in his team’s ability to deliver a strong performance against AS FAR, saying they have “learned from their previous encounter” and are determined to make a positive impact.
Both teams have been preparing intensively for the matches, with Enugu Rangers engaging in pre-match training activities and Remo Stars fine-tuning their strategy. The teams are aware of the importance of the matches and are determined to give it their all.
The CAF Champions League is one of the most prestigious club competitions in African football, and Nigerian teams have a rich history in the competition. Enugu Rangers and Remo Stars will be looking to follow in the footsteps of previous Nigerian winners, including Enyimba and Heartland.
Fidelis Ilechukwu who led a young Rangers team to the NPFL title (Image credit: The Athletic Images)
The matches promise to be exciting encounters, with both Nigerian teams determined to make a strong impression in the competition. The first legs will be played on Sunday, August 18, with the return legs scheduled for the following week.
Match Details:
– Enugu Rangers vs. US Zilimadjou: Sunday, August 18, 3 p.m. at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo
– Remo Stars vs. AS FAR: Sunday, August 18, 4 p.m. at Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne
The matches will be intense and closely contested, with both teams looking to gain an advantage in the first legs. Enugu Rangers will be relying on their home advantage to take down US Zilimadjou, while Remo Stars will be looking to use their knowledge of AS FAR to their advantage.
Remo Stars players celebrates after scoring a goal. Photo Credit: The Athletic Images
The winners of the preliminary round will advance to the next stage of the competition, where they will face tougher opponents. The ultimate goal is to reach the group stage and compete against the best teams in Africa.
