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CAFCC: Austin Oladapo Strikes In Enyimba Win Against Al Ahly Benghazi

Ugo Chinedu

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  Nigerian league giants, Enyimba FC, began their 2020/2021 CAF Confederations Cup campaign on a positive note after beating Al Ahly Benghazi of Libya 2-1 at the Enyimba International Stadium on Wednesday, March 10, 2021.
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A 10th-minute strike from the captain of the eight-time Nigerian champions, Austin Oladapo, gifted them the lead, but their celebration was shortlived as Abdallah Imhamed equalized for the visitors from the spot in the 18th minute of the clash. However, the North Africans could not stand the weight of the Peoples Elephant as Victor Mbaoma scored two minutes before the break to hand the home side the win in a thrilling encounter. The result also placed Enyimba on top of Group A after matchday one of the Confederations Cup after  ES Setif of Tunisia and Orlando Pirates of South Africa settled for a 0-0 draw in the other Group A clash.
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Enyimba is the only Nigerian team on the continent currently. Their next clash in the Confederations Cup is an away trip to South Africa to confront Orlando Pirates on March 17, 2021. The two-time African champions have not won the Confederations Cup before, despite their domineering history in African football and will look forward to bringing glory to Nigerian football by winning this season’s (2020/2021) edition. Source: This Day Live Enyimba FC Featured Image Source: Chuqudi
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