CAF Confederation Cup

How Young Africans changed the course of Rivers in Tanzania

Published

1 year ago

May 1, 2023

In a tense and closely-fought encounter, Young Africans held on to their first-leg advantage to progress to the semi-finals of the CAF Confederation Cup, despite being held to a goalless draw by Rivers United of Nigeria in the second leg on Sunday.

The Tanzanians met a resolute Nigerian club in the return leg of the quarter-final tie at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Dar-es-Salaam.

The first leg in Uyo had ended with a 2-0 victory in favour of Young Africans, putting the Nigerian side in a difficult position as they traveled to Tanzania to try and turn things around.

Despite creating a few opportunities in the first half, Rivers United couldn’t find the back of the net, and the game remained goalless at halftime.

The second half saw the Tanzanian side pushing for a goal, but the Nigerian defense held firm, with goalkeeper Victor Sochima making a number of key saves to keep his side in the game.

The game ended in a 0-0 draw, meaning Young Africans won the tie 2-0 on aggregate and advanced to the semi-finals of the competition.

The Young Africans fans were in high spirits as they celebrated their team’s progression to the next round. They sang and danced throughout the game, creating an electric atmosphere in the stadium.

The Rivers United players, on the other hand, were disappointed with their performance. They had come into the game with the hope of overturning the first-leg deficit, but their efforts were in vain.

With this result, Young Africans will now face Marumo Gallants of South Africa in the semi-finals of the TotalEneriges CAF Confederation Cup, while Rivers United will now shift their focus to the domestic league as they aim to finish the season on a high note.

CAF Confederation Cup

Enyimba drawn against Etoile de Filante in Confederation Cup

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2 weeks ago

August 26, 2024

Kunle Solaja

Nigeria’s sole survivors in the CAF Confederation Cup,Enyimba will face Burkina Faso sides, Etoile de Filante in the second round of the competition.

Enyimba drew bye in the preliminary round while the Burkina Faso team reached the second round after eliminating Hafia of Guinea.

Enyimba, second runners-up in the Nigerian League will be attempting to win the Confederation Cup for the first time for Nigeria as they did in the Champions League 21 years ago.

CAF Confederation Cup

Again, Benin overcomes Nigeria as El Kanemi crashes out of Confederation Cup

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2 weeks ago

August 24, 2024

Kunle Solaja

Just two months after Benin Republic recorded their first ever defeat of the Nigerian national football team, Super Eagles, a Benin club, Dadje has knocked out one of Nigeria’s representatives from the CAF Confederation Cup – El Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri.

Dadje won 2-1 to get a 3-2 aggregate win after the first leg played last week ended 1-1.

CAF Confederation Cup

Benin Republic offers 8,000 free tickets to boost support for Dadje FC over El Kanemi

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2 weeks ago

August 24, 2024

Kunle Solaja

One of Nigeria’s representatives in the CAF Confederation Cup, El Kanemi Warriors have a mountain to climb as they face Dadje FC this evening at the General Mathieu Kerekou Stadium in Cotonou.

Their hosts, Dadje FC carry a slight advantage into the match after obtaining a 1-1 draw last weekend in Ikenne.

A goalless draw is enough for them to sail into the second round. But not leaving anything to chances,massive home support is being planned for them as the Benin FA offered 8,000 free tickets to fans.

Dadjè FC, the Benin league runners-up escaped with a precious 1-1 draw against the El Kanemi Warriors of Nigeria.

Thanks to added time, it would have been a different story for El Kanemi who only achieved parity in the sixth minute of added time.

They had conceded a goal earlier when Salassi Bless put the Beninese ahead. El Kanemi will have to score and win this evening if they are to join Enyimba in the second round.