CAF Confederation Cup: Enyimba FC hold Etoile Filante to scoreless draw
Enyimba Football Club of Nigeria took a crucial step towards reaching the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup after holding Etoile Filante of Burkina Faso to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of the second preliminary round.
The match, played in Bamako, Mali, on Friday, September 13, 2024, saw the Nigerian champions put up a resilient display against a determined Burkinabe side.
The two-time CAF Champions League winners managed to neutralize Etoile Filante’s attack, keeping the game scoreless and giving themselves a valuable advantage heading into the return leg. Enyimba’s disciplined performance, in front of the away crowd, highlighted their determination to progress in the competition.
With the second leg set for Uyo, Nigeria, next weekend, Enyimba are in a strong position to advance to the group stage. A victory at home will secure their spot in the next phase of the tournament, a milestone they last reached in 2016.
This result adds to the growing momentum of Nigerian football in continental competitions, as several teams have made significant progress in recent years. Enyimba’s fans are eagerly anticipating the return leg, hoping to witness their side move closer to continental glory.
Elsewhere, Enugu Rangers secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Angola’s Sagrada Esperanca in their CAF Champions League playoff.
