Zimbabwe’s Scottland FC edged closer to the group stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League with a 2-0 victory over Angola’s Petro Atlético in the first leg of the Second Preliminary Round on Sunday.

Second-half goals from former Zimbabwe internationals Khama Billiat and Knowledge Musona secured the win. Billiat opened the scoring in the 67th minute, followed by Musona ten minutes later, giving Scottland a solid advantage for the return leg.

Petro Atlético struggled after losing a player just two minutes into the match, forcing them to play with ten men. Despite their numerical superiority, Scottland couldn’t score in the first half, but Billiat eventually broke the deadlock, and Musona sealed the win.

Meanwhile, Nigeria’s Rangers International also triumphed, defeating Algeria’s MC Alger 2-0, even after a red card in the 13th minute. James Emo starred for Rangers, scoring both goals in the final minutes—including a penalty in the 83rd minute.

Despite being down a player, Rangers adapted quickly and held off MC Alger, who also faced a red card in the 52nd minute. Emo’s goals give Rangers a two-goal lead heading into the second leg in Algeria as they aim for the group stage.