Morning guys, its a short one for you today.
It’s a big week for the Elephants! After a spirited 0-0 draw against Etoile Filante in Bamako, the team is back home to prepare for the crucial return leg on Sunday. This home game at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium is a familiar setting, having played the Super League there before, but it’s their first CAF Confederation Cup game at this venue.
The team returns with confidenct and impressive momentum, having controlled the game and indeed the tie following the display in Bamako. However, a 0-0 draw away from home can be risky, and complacency must be avoided. The Elephants need to rise to the occasion, score goals, and finish the job they started.
Etoile Filante, unbeaten in their last three continental games, will seek to score in Uyo and secure their advantage. The Elephants must be wary and decisive, aiming for goals and a spot in the group stages of the CAF Confederation Cup.
Here are some key stats from Opta Nigeria:
- Etoile Filante was Enyimba’s first-ever continental opponent (March 2002).
- Enyimba is currently on a 5-match winless streak on the continent, their longest since 2004.
- The People’s Elephants have never lost a continental tie against Burkinabé clubs.
Let’s rally behind Yemi Olanrewaju and the Elephants as they aim to continue their fine run and secure a victory over Etoile Filante. It’s time to get the job done in Uyo!
Till tomorrow,
‘EnyimbaEnyi
