Black Sunday for Super Eagles icon Kanu Nwankwo and Enyimba after heartbreaking loss

Yemi Daniel and Kanu Nwankwo after the unveiling at Enyimba.

Black Sunday for Super Eagles icon Kanu Nwankwo and Enyimba after heartbreaking loss

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 16:21 - 15.12.2024

Enyimba remain with just a point after two defeats in three matches in the CAFCC.

Nigeria’s Enyimba FC faced a heartbreaking defeat in Maputo, suffering a comprehensive 3-0 loss to the Black Bulls Maputo in the CAF Confederation Cup.

This result leaves the Nigerian side with just one point from their first three matches in the competition, placing them at the bottom of Group D.

The match saw the Black Bulls claim their first victory of the tournament, with Nigerian players Rume Akporoh and Francis Ayuba playing key roles.

Akporoh opened the scoring with a powerful header, while Ayuba sealed the win in the second half after Fidel De Sousa had doubled the lead just before the hour mark.

Enyimba players have lost two of three matches in the CAFCC.
Enyimba players have lost two of three matches in the CAFCC.

Following this defeat, Enyimba's situation has become increasingly dire. The team has now lost two out of three matches in the CAFCC, and their only point came from a draw against Zamalek.

The loss extends Enyimba's winless streak to seven matches across all competitions, raising concerns among fans and management alike.

Yemi Daniel Olanrewaju and Nwankwo Kanu at Enyimba.

With this defeat, the Black Bulls now sit third in the group alongside Zamalek and Al Masry, each with four points but separated by goal difference.

Meanwhile, Enyimba's struggles continue to mount as they look for a way to turn their fortunes around in upcoming fixtures.