Rangers International of Enugu secured a precious goalless draw in far away Algeria against USM Bel Abbes.
The Flying Antelopes played the game of their lives to keep the rampaging North Africans at bay for the entire duration of the match.
All the Enugu based side needs in the second leg, which will hold next weekend, is a win no matter the margin.
However, it is not over yet as any score-draw will the North Africans qualify for the next round.
Meanwhile, Nigeria’s representatives in the CAF Champions League, Lobi Stars of Makurdi will take on Gor Mahia of Kenya in the first leg first round encounter in Kenya.