Category: CAF Confederation Cup
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CAF reveal changes in continental competitions, extends players’ registration deadline
African football governing body, CAF has announced significant changes to its player registration regulations for both the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup effective immediately, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports Participating clubs competing in these tournaments will now be permitted to register players who have already participated in the same competition (either the Champions League or…
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CAFCC: Enyimba crash out of tournament
Nigeria’s representative in the CAF Confederation Cup, Enyimba FC have crashed out of the competition following their loss to Zamalek SC on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 2-time CAF Champions League winners have struggled in the competition garnering 5 points in the group and needed to win the game to qualify. However, it was not the…
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Enyimba striker Brown Ideye rallies team ahead of must-win clash against Zamalek
Enyimba International’s striker, Brown Ideye, has highlighted the critical importance of defeating Egyptian giants Zamalek SC in their final group-stage encounter of the CAF Confederation Cup. After a frustrating 1-1 draw against Al Masry in Uyo during the fifth round, Enyimba’s hopes of advancing to the quarterfinals now rest entirely on securing all three points…
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Zamalek assistant coach confident ahead of Enyimba clash
Following Zamalek SC’s qualification for the quarterfinals of the CAF Confederation Cup, assistant coach Amir Azmin Mujahid has expressed confidence in facing Nigeria’s Enyimba International in the final group stage match, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. The defending champions are set to host the People’s Elephant at the Cairo International Stadium next weekend, and Mujahid believes his…
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CAFCC: Al Masry hold Enyimba in Uyo
Nigeria’s only remaining representative in the CAF Confederation Cup, Enyimba FC was held by Egyptian side, Al Masry in Uyo on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The People’s Elephant played a 1-1 against the Eagles at the Godswil Akpabio International Stadium. The Egyptians were in front as early as the 8th minute with a goal from Mohamed…
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CAFCC: Enyimba FC crumble in Maputo against Black Bulls
Record-winning champions of the Nigeria Premier Football League’s poor run of form continued as they fell like a pack of cards in the continent following their heavy loss to Black Bulls of Mozambique, Nigeroasoccernet.com reports. The People’s Elephant capitulated 0-3 in Maputo after 90 minutes, leaving them bottom of Group D with a point. Two…
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Enyimba Heads to Maputo for Crucial CAF Confederation Cup Match
Enyimba FC has officially departed Nigeria for their CAF Confederation Cup fixture against Black Bulls of Mozambique, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The team, also known as the People’s Elephant, left Sam Mbakwe International Airport in Owerri on Thursday. The delegation, which includes players and club officials, took a flight via United Airlines to Lagos before boarding…
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CAFCC: Ufere’s goal saves Enyimba’s blushes against Zamalek
Nigeria’s remaining representative in the CAF Confederation Cup, Enyimba FC struggled to a 2-2 draw against Egyptian giants, Zamalek in Nigeria on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 9-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions rallied to get a 2-2 draw against the reigning Champions at the Godswil Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The Egyptian side was ahead…
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Nigerian Referee Joseph Ogabor set for CAF Confed Cup duty in Mozambique
Veteran Nigerian referee Joseph Ogabor is set to officiate the CAF Confederation Cup Group C encounter between Black Bulls of Mozambique and Egypt’s Al Masry, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The match, scheduled for Sunday at the Stadio Zimpero in Maputo, Mozambique, will see Ogabor lead a team of officials that includes assistant referees Abdulmajeed Usman Olaide…
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CAFCC: Enyimba fall to defeat in first group game
Nigeria’s sole representative, Enyimba FC, was defeated in their first group-stage game in the CAF Confederation Cup against Al Masry on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Mohammed Hashem’s goals in both halves were enough for Al Masry to beat the Nigerians at the Suez Canal Stadium in Egypt. Hashem opened the score in the 5th minute after…
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CAFCC: Enyimba FC land in Egypt for Al Masry clash
Nigeria’s sole continental representative, Enyimba have landed in Egypt for their Group D opener in the CAF Confederation Cup against Al Masry, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The players and Coaching crew left the shores of Nigeria on board a United Nigeria Airline on Saturday to arrive on Sunday ahead of the game. The People’s Elephants who have…
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Al Masry eye Confederation Cup progress despite tough draw
Al Masry coach, Ali Maher has set his sights on qualifying for the next round of the Confederation Cup, despite being drawn alongside rivals Zamalek, Nigeria’s Enyimba International, and Mozambique’s Black Bulls, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Maher remains focused on advancing from the group stage. “Our objective is to advance to the next round, regardless of our…
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CAFCC: Enyimba FC reach group stages on penalties
Multiple champions of the Nigeria Premier Football League, Enyimba FC have reached the group stages of the CAF Confederation Cup after their triumph at the second preliminary round on penalties, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Enyimba FC defeated Étoile Filante de Ouagadougou on penalties at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Sunday after both legs ended in a…
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CAFCC: Enyimba train hard for Étoile Filante
Ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup second leg tie with Étoile Filante de Ouagadougou of Burkina Faso, Enyimba were seen intensifying preparations for the Sunday game in Uyo, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Playing a goalless draw in Ouagadougou last weekend, Enyimba will have their hands full when they welcome Étoile Filante to Uyo, their adopted home ground…
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Enyimba arrive Uyo for CAF Confederation Cup preparations
Nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions Enyimba FC have arrived in Uyo to begin training preparations for their CAF Confederation Cup clash against Burkina Faso’s Etoile Filante, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The second leg of the second preliminary round tie is scheduled to be held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on 22 September. The first leg…
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CAFCC: Coach Yemi insists on focus ahead of second-leg against Etoile Filante
Enyimba FC head coach Yemi Olanrewaju has underscored the necessity of staying focused despite their goalless draw with Etoile Filante in the CAF Confederation Cup second-round first leg, as reported by Nigeriasoccernet.com. The match in Bamako on Friday ended 0-0, with Olanrewaju commending his team’s tactical discipline that prevented Etoile Filante from capitalizing on scoring…
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CAFCC: Enyimba hold Etoile Filante to a draw in Bamako
In a crucial CAF Confederation Cup Second Preliminary Round matchup, Enyimba FC managed to secure a valuable result by finishing their away fixture against Etoile Filante in Bamako without conceding a goal, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The game, held on Friday, highlighted Enyimba’s strong defensive performance, keeping the scoreline level and maintaining their hopes of advancing…
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CAFCC: “We go there to fight and represent and the club” – Yemi Olarenwaju
Enyimba FC Coach, Yemi Olarenwaju has disclosed his team will be going all out to get a good result when they play Étoile Filante de Ouagadougou in the first leg of the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Olarenwaju stated in preparation for the game that the team understands what the…
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CAFCC: Enyimba to play Burkina Faso’s Etoile de Filante in next round
Enyimba FC will face Burkina Faso’s Etoile de Filante in the next round of the Confederation Cup after the Burkinabes saw off Guinea’s Hafia FC on the away goals rule, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Shooting Stars of Ouagadogu had played a 1-1 draw against Hafia FC in the first leg before the second leg ended goalless.…
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CAFCC: Dadje FC send El Kanemi Warriors packing
Nigeria’s El Kanemi Warriors have been knocked out of the CAF Confederation Cup after losing 3-2 on aggregate to Dadje FC of Benin Republic on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Borno Army from Maiduguri lost 2-1 in the second leg played at Stade Gènèral Mathieu Kèrèkou after a 1-1 in the first leg in Nigeria. Dadje…