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Nigeria's Enyimba are back in CAF Confederation Cup contention after a comprehensive win against Black Bull Maputo.
Nigeria's Enyimba FC led by Super Eagles legend Nwankwo Kanu made a remarkable return to form in the CAF Confederation Cup, reviving their hopes of advancing in the tournament with a commanding 4-1 victory over Black Bull Maputo on Sunday evening.
This win comes after a challenging period for the team, which had gone ten matches without a victory across all competitions, including a run of three matches without a win in the CAFCC.
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Match Overview
The match took place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, where the People’s Elephants, showed their determination and killer instinct under new manager Stanley Eguma.
Winger Joseph Atule emerged as the standout player, scoring two goals, including the opener just six minutes into the game.
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However, Black Bull, who thrashed the Elephants in the reverse fixture, quickly equalised six minutes later, creating a tense atmosphere. Enyimba regained their lead through a stunning strike from Ifeanyi Ihemekwele before halftime.
In the second half, new signing Brown Ideye, the former Super Eagles forward, scored his first goal for Enyimba in the 67th minute, extending their lead to 3-1.
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Atule capped off the impressive performance with his second goal during added time, sealing a decisive win for Enyimba.
Impact on Standings
With this victory, Enyimba climbed to four points in Group D of the Confederation Cup, placing them just one point behind Al Masry SC, who currently occupy the second qualification spot.
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The team now has two matches remaining to secure a place in the knockout stages of the tournament.
This win not only boosts their standings but also revitalises team morale after a difficult stretch. The new head coach Eguma’s tactical changes and the contributions from experienced players like Ideye have proven key in this turnaround.
Enyimba's fans will be hopeful that this performance marks the beginning of a successful campaign both domestically and in continental competitions as they aim to reclaim their status among Africa's elite clubs.
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