Enugu Rangers and runners-up Rivers United will com­mence their search for con­tinental glory when they file out this weekend against their rivals from Algeria and Mali respec­tively.

While Rangers confront JS Saoura of Al­geria on Friday in the first leg of the first round of the 2017 CAF Champions League, Rivers United have a date with Real Bamako on Saturday.

Flying out with the blessings and full support from the Enugu state Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi; the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of the club, Christian Chukwu assured that the Fly­ing Antelopes will battle to secure victory in Bam­ako so as to make the return leg an easier one at the Cathedral.

With the return of star player, Chisom Egbuculam to Rangers, the coach Imama Amapakabor-tutored Rangers side can boast of a full complement of play­ers that would do the damage in Algeria.

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