Enyimba advance to Confederations Cup group stage

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club Enyimba have secured their place in the group stages of the CAF Confederation Cup.

The Peoples Elephants advanced to the group stage after winning 3-2 on penalties against Etoile Filante of Burkina Faso on Sunday.

The two teams battled to a 0-0 draw in the second leg at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, after also playing out a goalless draw in Bamako.

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Enyimba converted all three of their penalties, while Etoile Filante scored twice, handing the Nigerians their place in the group.

Yemi Olanrewaju’s side are now the only Nigerian club remaining on the continent.

Enyimba will be looking to become the first Nigerian club to win the CAF Confederation Cup.

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