Magicial Nigerian Iwuala helps Enyimba win clash of giants
A brilliant dribble and perfect pass by Anayo Iwuala allowed Tosin Omoyele to score and earn Enyimba of Nigeria a 2-1 win over Entente Setif of Algeria Sunday in a high-profile Total CAF Confederation Cup clash.
The showdown between former two-time CAF Champions League winners in southeastern city Aba was settled by the magic of Iwuala, who evaded six Algerians before laying off the match-winning through ball.
Iwuala, 22, has been capped twice by Nigeria and considered a rising star who will soon be on the radar of European club scouts.
Enyimba captain Austin Oladapo atoned for having a penalty saved by equalising before half-time after Monsef Bakrar had given Setif an early lead in the third-round Group A match.
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Influential captain Austin Oladapo and striker Tosin Omoyele were on target for Enyimba, as the Aba giants came from a goal down to beat Algerian side ES Setif 2-1 in front of 200 fans in Aba on Sunday in a CAF Confederation Cup match-day three fixture.
The two-time CAF Champions League winners fell behind in the 13th minute as the visitors took the lead through Monsef Bakrar.
Enyimba then missed a chance to restore parity four minutes later but Oladapo failed to convert from the spot after the record Nigerian champions were given a penalty.
Magicial Nigerian Iwuala helps Enyimba win clash of giants Johannesburg (AFP) – A brilliant dribble and perfect pass by Anayo Iwuala allowed Tosin Omoyele to score and earn Enyimba of Nigeria a 2-1 win over Entente Setif of Algeria Sunday in a high-profile CAF Confederation Cup clash.
The showdown between former two-time CAF Champions League winners in southeastern city Aba was settled by the magic of Iwuala, who evaded six Algerians before laying off the match-winning through ball.
Iwuala, 22, has been capped twice by Nigeria and considered a rising star who will soon be on the radar of European club scouts.
Enyimba FC of Aba secured a narrow 2-1 win over Algeria’s Es Setif at the Enyimba Stadium in a match-day three clash of the CAF Confederations Cup yesterday.
The People’s Elephant secure their first win of the group stages at home against Libya’s Al Ahli Benghazi but suffered loss on match-day two to South Africa’s Orlando Pirates and knew only a win against the Algerian outfit could see them reclaim top spot of the group.
Monsef Bakrar open scoring for the visitors in the 13th minute, as the Black Eagles put their heads in front.
Moments later, Enyimba’s skipper Austin Oladapo had the chance to restore parity for his side level from a spot, but he missed his kick.
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