Enyimba FC’s hopes of advancing in the 2024/25 CAF Confederation Cup suffered a setback after a 1-1 draw with Egyptian giants Al Masry at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
This result extends Al Masry’s impressive unbeaten run against Nigerian clubs in the CAF Confederation Cup group stage, fuelling doubts about whether any Nigerian side can break this dominance, footballrover reports.
Al Masry tightens grip over Nigerian clubs in CAF competitions
With this result, Al Masry remains unbeaten against Nigerian clubs in the CAF Confederation Cup group stage.
In four matches, they have recorded two wins and two draws, showing off consistent superiority.
Not just that, Nigerian clubs have also failed to keep a clean sheet in their last seven continental clashes with Pharaohs, exposing defensive weaknesses that Egyptian sides have repeatedly exploited.
The match reflected this trend early on, as Enyimba’s defence faltered just eight minutes in.
The visitors capitalised when Mohammed Hammash expertly headed in from a poorly defended set piece, silencing the home crowd.
Al Masry’s well-organised pressing and sharp counterattacks unsettled the Aba Elephants, leaving the NPFL side struggling to control the game.
Enyimba’s missed chances and Al Masry’s defensive wall
Despite trailing, Enyimba showed resilience, and Ifeanyi Ihemekwele equalised in the 47th minute with a powerful header, sparking brief hope.
However, wasteful finishing haunted Enyimba as they failed to convert multiple chances, even with the introduction of veteran striker Brown Ideye.
A critical moment came when the Green Eagles earned a penalty midway through the second half.
But somehow, Enyimba’s goalkeeper, Ani Ozoemena, came to the rescue, delivering a heroic save that prevented Al Masry from sealing the win.
Yet, the Egyptians’ solid defence held firm, and Enyimba could not capitalise on their momentum.
Can Enyimba defy the odds?
Enyimba now faces a must-win final group match against Zamalek in Egypt, a daunting task that leaves their qualification hopes hanging by a thread.
To progress, they must not only defeat Zamalek but also hope for favourable results in other matches.
Meanwhile, the Green Eagles continues to assert dominance over Nigerian clubs, leaving many to wonder—can anyone end their unbeaten run in the CAF Confederation Cup?
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