CAF Confederation Cup
CAF CONFEDERATION CUP: RANGERS THROUGH TO NEXT ROUND
BY APESIN ADEMOLA.
Enugu Rangers have progressed to the first round of the 2018/19 CAF Confederation Cup with 5-1 aggregate win over Ethiopia’s Defence Force.
Also known as Mekelakeya, Defence Force lost 1-3 to the Nigerian Federation Cup winners in a match played at Addis Ababa Stadium this Wednesday. Rangers had won the first leg in Enugu 2-0 a week ago.
Rangers now await the winners between Liberia’s LISCR and USM Bel Abbès of Algeria in the first round of the continent’s second tier club competition.
The Algerians won the first leg 4-0, while the reversed fixture in Liberia is scheduled for 5pm.
In Addis Ababa, Defence Force shocked Rangers with a penalty in the first minute, which reduced the Nigerian team’s advantage to one goal on the aggregate.
But that goal by Minyelu Wendimu was all to the challenge by the home team.
Gbenga Ogunbote’s team responded with a 34th minute equaliser by Bright Silas and another goal from the penalty spot by Godwin Aguda six minutes from the break. Aguda was the two-goal hero in the first leg.
In the 81st minute, Rangers punished their hosts, who went all out for goals. Kelvin Itoya scored the third goal for the Flying Antelopes.
CAF Confederation Cup
‘Nzogbu Nzogbu’ Enyimba enyi as Enyimba limp into Confederation Cup Group stage!
It was not easy, but the end justified the means. Enyimba had to go through the lottery of penalty shoot-out to get into the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday in Uyo after playing a barren draw with visiting Etoile Filante of Burkina Faso.
The first leg also ended goalless leading to penalty shoot-out as tie breaker. Enyimba won 3-2 on penalties.
CAF Confederation Cup
CAF Confederation Cup: Enyimba target victory after Solid Showing in Bamako
Enyimba FC head coach Yemi Olarenwaju has set his sights on securing a crucial victory in Sunday’s second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup tie against Étoile Filante de Ouagadougou.
His confidence is built on the goalless draw in the first leg in Bamako.
“The job is far from over, and we can’t afford to celebrate yet. The return leg in Uyo will be crucial,” Olarenwaju was quoted by the club’s website as saying.
“We’ll go back to the drawing board, work harder, and prepare for the challenge ahead.”
Olarenwaju praised his team’s tactical edge and discipline, which nullified the hosts’ attacking threats. “We had a clear game plan, and the players executed it perfectly. Our tactical discipline prevented Étoile Filante de Ouagadougou from creating any meaningful scoring opportunities.”
The Enyimba FC boss acknowledged the tough opposition but remains confident in his team’s ability to secure a win at home.
“Étoile Filante de Ouagadougou is a formidable opponent, but we have the quality and determination to get the job done in Uyo.”
As we look forward to the return leg, we urge all Enyimba FC fans to come out in their numbers and support the team at the Uyo Stadium. Let’s make our home advantage count and cheer the People’s Elephant to victory!
CAF Confederation Cup
Enyimba’s midfielder, Daga confident of Confederation Cup group stage ticket
Enyimba’s midfielder, Daniel Daga, has pledged to lead club to victory against Etoile Filante in the return leg of the CAF Confederation Cup second round on Sunday.
The People’s Elephant are looking to build on their impressive performance in the first leg, which ended in a goalless draw in Bamako, Mali. Despite creating several scoring opportunities, Enyimba were unable to find the back of the net.
However, Daga remains optimistic about their chances in the return leg having missed the first leg of the encounter due to a slight knock
“Our resolve is to win and advance to the group stages,” he stated confidently. “We understand that they are a difficult opponent, but we have just one task, which is to win, and that is exactly what we are going to do.”
A win for Enyimba FC would guarantee their spot in the group stages, a feat that would make them the only Nigerian team in the competition’s group phase.
“We know the importance of this match, and we’re ready to give it our all,” Daga added. “We want to make Nigeria proud and show that we’re a force to be reckoned with in African football.”
Head coach, Yemi Olarenwaju, has been fine-tuning his tactics, and the team is eager to execute their game plan.
“The first leg result gives us an advantage, but we won’t take anything for granted,” Olarenwaju said. “We’ll push for victory and secure our spot in the group stages.”
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