Enugu Rangers FC has continued to sink further in the 2017 football season, after it was held to a 2-2 draw by visiting Zesco United of Zambia in the first leg match of the CAF Confederation cup yesterday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe stadium in Enugu.
Zesco United scored two crucial away goals in the first-leg of their CAF Confederation Cup play-off with Enugu Rangers but were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw in a hectic contest, making the return leg in Zambia a tough one for the Flying Antelopes.
Imama Amapakabo’s team came into Sunday’s encounter following a poor run of form that kept them at the bottom of the Nigeria Professional Football League log.
And the reigning Nigerian champions looked likely to buck their poor showing when they took the lead through Osas Okoro’s 24th minute penalty.
The Flying Antelopes built on the lively opening but were doomed following their inability to convert begging chances as they took a slim lead to the half time break. In the 46th minute, Okoro doubled his side’s lead.
Enugu Rangers’ celebrations were short-lived as Zesco United on their first meaningful venture forward, pulled one back through Kenya international David Owino in the 71st minute.
The comeback was completed when Patrick Konogolo scored five minutes later, leaving the teeming crowd at the football cathedral in a mournful mood.
Rangers made several futile efforts to increase their tally before the final whistle was blown, leaving the return leg at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Ndola to be at the mercy of Zesco .
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