CAF Confederation Cup: Rangers loses to Etoile du Sahel in Enugu

BY Moses Oyediran, Enugu

Rangers International Football Club of Enugu on Sunday was defeated 2-0 by Etoile Sportive du Sahel in Enugu in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Confederation.

The game played at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium saw the two goals scored in each half of the match.

The Tunisian team now top the group.

Maher Hannachi scored for the visitors in the 19th minute to give Etoile the lead into the break.

After the interval, Mohamed Msakni extended the lead in the 69th minute to 2-0 from the penalty spot as Isaac Laoute fouled Alaya Brigui inside the 18 yard box.

Speaking after the match, Rangers coach Olugbenga Ogunbote said his team had planned to win the game but unfortunately lost to the visiting team.

”We have to make use of the players that were available as our squad was depleted by injury and that changed our game plan.

”Well,  it is not yet over as we still have two matches to make a statement and I believed that my players will be up and doing in our next match against CS Sfaxien and Salitas FC of Burki-faso,” he said.

In his word, Aguda Godwin said that they never dream of losing the match knowing full well that they need the three points to brightened their chance.

”That is football and we are going back to find solution to our remaining matches in the group because we have come a long way and cannot quite at this stage.

In his words, Etoile coach Roger Lemerre said that they came with a game plan to the match and that their plan worked for them.

”We are going home to consolidate on our victory over Rangers by ensuring that we get good results in our remaining matches.

”Ranger is a good side and that is why we plan well for them and we careful in the match with full concentration throughout the match.