CAF Confederation Cup

Rivers United make strong statement at home

Published

10 months ago

November 27, 2023

The CAF Confederation Cup produced interesting outcomes in the late afternoon fixtures that took place on Sunday.

Egyptian giants, Zamalek who won the competition in 2019 narrowly won their opening Group B encounter by a slim 1-0 win over Libya’s Abu Salem at home courtesy of a 73rd minute strike by Youssef Obama.

In a simultaneous Group B fixture, Sagrada Esperanca welcomed Guinean side, CO Coyah to Angola. A goal in each half saw the Angolan side secure maximum points courtesy of Lepua’s 35th minute opener before Luis Tati secured the victory in the 75th minute.

Another Angolan side was in action on Sunday as Academica do Lobito travelled to Nigeria to face Rivers United, who comfortably cruised past the Angolans with a heavy 3-0 scoreline thanks to goals by Samuel Antwi in the 3rd minute, before Paul Odeh and Shedrack Asiegbu put the game beyond reach for the visitors.

In Congo, Diables Noirs suffered a disappointing defeat at the hands of Stade Malien.

The Malian visitors wasted no time in punishing what seemed to be a disorganized Diables Noirs defense.

Amadou Traore fired the visitors into the lead in the 4th minute before Yoro Diaby doubled the lead just a few minutes later. With minutes before the break, Issah Yakubu made it three as the hosts went into the break a dejected side.

A consolation was found by Lorry Nkolo in the 69th minute, who converted a penalty to conclude the match with a 3-1 defeat at home.

-Caf

CAF Confederation Cup

Enyimba drawn against Etoile de Filante in Confederation Cup

Published

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

Published

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

Published

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.