Enyimba Skipper Ojo rues CAF Champions League exit
Enyimba captain Olorunleke Ojo is highly disappointed following the Peoples Elephants’ ouster in the CAF Champions League.
Enyimba considered one of the most formidable teams in the continent needed to win by at least a goal to against Libya’s Al Ahli Benghazi, to progress into the next stage of the Champions League.
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In the first leg, Al Ahli Benghazi triumphed 4-3 over the two-time African champions.
But it was not to be as the Libyan side managed to hold the Finidi George-led side to a goalless draw in Aba on Sunday.
“It’s painful to see the fans disappointed,” Ojo was quoted on Enyimba’s X handle (formerly known as Twitter).
“But we will bounce back and make them (fans) proud.”
Enyimba captain Olorunleke Ojo regrets exit
Aside Enyimba, Nigeria’s other representative in the Champions League Remo Stars were also eliminated.
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Remo were ousted by Ghanaian outfit Medeama on penalty shootout after aggregate score stood at 1-1.
Enyimba won the CAF Champions league back to back in 2003 and 2004 to hold the record of best achievement by a Nigeria team in the continental show piece.
However participation of Nigerian team since then has become a yoyo with the teams constantly struggling to survive the group stage and crumbling when it matters most when they manage to advance.