Rangers International have progressed to the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League after beating Benin Republic’s AS Sobemap 5-4 on penalties on Friday in Lomé, Togo.
The Flying Antelopes played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Abeokuta and were held to another 1-1 draw in the return leg at the Stade de Kégué.
Neither team could find the winning goal during regulation time, leaving the tie level at 2-2 on aggregate.
The match was therefore decided by a penalty shootout, where Rangers kept their composure to win 5-4 and secure their place in the next round.
The result keeps the Nigerian champions in the CAF Champions League and gives them another chance to push for a place in the group stage.
Rangers International will face the winner of the second preliminary round tie between ASN Nigelec of Niger Republic and Algerian club MC Alger.
The Enugu-based side will now turn their attention to the next stage as they continue their quest for a place among Africa’s top clubs.
