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The Aba-based side was beaten 1-0 by Al-Ahli Benghazi of Libya at the Martyrs of February Stadium on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Enyimba started the game on a bright note but failure to convert their early chances meant they will be punished by the North African side towards the end of the first half as Muttasem El Taib gifted the hosts the lead in the 40th minute of the game. The two-time African champions would push for an equalizer but Timothy Danladi’s red card midway into the second half was a huge blow for the eight-time Nigerian champions. With Thursday’s result, Enyimba has now suffered three away losses out of three away games in the Confederations Cup this season.
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Their inability to get at least an away draw in the competition has left their hopes of advancing into the next round hanging in the balance as they moved to third place in Group A, three points behind leaders, Orlando Pirates of South Africa (9points) and one point behind second-placed Al- Ahli Benghazi (7points). Enyimba’s last group game against Orlando Pirates at the Enyimba International Stadium on April 28, 2021, is a must-win clash for the Nigerians if they will advance into the next round of the competition. Source: Soccernet NG Featured Image Source: Enyimba FC
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