Nigeria’s champions, Enugu Rangers, have crashed of the 2017 CAF Confederations Cup.
The Flying Antelopes lost 3-0 (5-2 on aggregate) to Zesco United of Zambia on Saturday in Ndola.
The thrilling match, which was televised live, was staged at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Saturday, with Enugu Rangers arriving on the same day.
Enugu Rangers players had staged a sit in back home – refusing to board a plane to Ndola, as they demanded their owed bonuses.
John Ching’andu was the chief destroyer of the 2016 Nigerian Professional League Champions, hitting a brace against them.
The Kenyan danger-man wrapped up the the bumper evening with the third to secure their smooth sail.
The draw for the second tier continental club competition will be done next month in Cairo, Egypt.
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