Nigeria, Sept. 12 -- After Rangers International's hard earned win via penalties against AS SOBEMAP away in Lome, Togo, Nigeria's representatives in the CAF inter-club competitions face another decisive day on the continent, with Rivers United, El-Kanemi Warriors and Shooting Stars all carrying the country's hopes in crucial return-leg fixtures.

The three Nigerian clubs have taken contrasting paths into the decisive stage of the preliminary rounds, but the objective is the same: survive the first hurdle and keep Nigeria's continental campaign moving.

Rivers United will lead the charge in the CAF Champions League when they host Cote d'Ivoire's San Pedro at 4pm, while El-Kanemi Warriors and Shooting Stars will battle for progression in th...