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Enyimba take on Etoile Filante in the second leg of their CAFCC qualifiers and their young boss is confident of a home win.
Nigeria's most successful football club, Enyimba, is poised for a decisive battle as they prepare to host Etoile Filante of Mali in the second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup (CAFCC) qualifier.
The match, scheduled for Sunday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, comes after a goalless draw in the first leg in Bamako, giving the Nigerian side a slight edge.
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Enyimba's young coach, Yemi Olanrewaju, exudes confidence ahead of the crucial encounter.
Speaking to the club's media, Olanrewaju emphasised the importance of the upcoming match while cautioning against premature celebration.
"Étoile Filante de Ouagadougou is a formidable opponent, but we have the quality and determination to get the job done in Uyo," Olanrewaju stated.
"The job is far from over, and we can't afford to celebrate yet. Next week's (Sunday’s) return leg in Uyo will be crucial."
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The coach's cautious optimism stems from his team's disciplined performance in the first leg. Reflecting on the goalless draw in Mali, Olanrewaju said, "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."
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Despite the positive result away from home, Olanrewaju is not resting on his laurels. "We'll go back to the drawing board, work harder, and prepare for the challenge ahead," he affirmed, underlining his commitment to securing progression to the lucrative group stages of the competition.
The People's Elephant, as Enyimba is fondly known, displayed resilience in holding their Malian hosts to a stalemate in the first leg.
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This result puts them in a favourable position, as a win of any margin at home would see them through to the next round.
For Enyimba, Africa's club football competitions have been a stage for showcasing their prowess over the years. As the Aba Millionaires aim to add another successful campaign to their illustrious history, the upcoming match against Etoile Filante (meaning "Shooting Star") represents a significant hurdle.
Football fans in Uyo and across Nigeria will be eagerly anticipating Sunday's clash, hoping to see Enyimba take a step closer to the CAFCC group stages.
With home advantage and a confident squad led by a determined young coach, the stage is set for what promises to be an enthralling encounter in African football.
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