Enyimba’s quest in winning the 2021 CAF Confederation Cup remain on course following their 1-0 victory against Orlando Pirates and qualied for the quarter-final.
An added time goal by Cyril Olisemah in the 95th minute saw the People’s Elephant finished top of Group A.
Enyimba headed to the game on the back of their 1-0 loss to Al Ahli Benghazi which threw the qualification open for all four teams in the group.
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The Nigeria representatives was without their captain and leading scorer Augustine Oladapo who was suspended.
Fatai Osho made four changes to the side that lost 1-0 in Libya against Al Ahli Benghazi.
Tosin Omoyele started from the bench alongside Omaka.
Their South African opponent played more at the back knowing that a draw can see them through.
However, Olisema’s last gasp goal and ES Setif 1-0 victory over Al Ahly Benghazi made Enyimba’s qualification easier.
Prior to the last Group A matches, Orlando Pirates was topping the group with 9 points followed by Ahly Benghazi had 7, Enyimba had 6 while Setif had 5 points.
However with Enyimba defeating Pirates 1-0, same scoreline Setif had against Ahly Benghazi, Enyimba Qualified as Group leaders followed by Pirates eventhough they have same points however, Enyimba have goal difference of -2 while Pirates have -3.
All Eight Teams That Qualified for the Total CAF Confederation Cup
Group A:
Enyimba
Orlando Pirates
Group B:
JS Kabylie
Coton Sport
Group C:
AC Jaraaf
CS Sfaxien
Group D:
Raja AC
Pyramids