Enyimba FC Secure Goalless Draw Against Etoile Filante In CAF Confederation Cup.
Enyimba FC of Aba, Nigeria’s sole remaining representative in CAF’s Inter-Club Championships, played out a thrilling 0-0 draw against Burkina Faso’s Etoile Filante in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup second-round tie. The match, held in Bamako on Friday, saw both sides battle hard but neither able to break the deadlock.
The encounter marks the second time Enyimba have faced Etoile Filante, and the Nigerian giants remain unbeaten against all their Burkinabe opponents. As the record nine-time Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions and twice CAF Champions League winners, Enyimba’s reputation as a formidable force in African football remains intact.
Despite the goalless result, Enyimba will take confidence from their solid defensive display as they prepare to host Etoile Filante in the return leg. With everything still to play for, the Nigerian side will be looking to capitalise on home advantage in their quest for glory in the CAF Confederation Cup.