Caf Confederation Cup: Eyimba Needs To Get Past Raja Casablanca


The Nigeria Professional Football League might have ended abruptly, but the country’s most successful club, Enyimba, have been able to keep fans engaged thanks to their fine run in the Caf Confederation Cup.
Their 5-1 quarter-final aggregate win over Rayon Sports extended their record run in Africa’s second-tier competition, having previously not gone further than the final qualification round back in 2010.

Therefore, there’s that sense that, with the Aba giants in high spirits, they could go all the way and lift the title.
However, Enyimba first have to get past Raja Casablanca in the semi-finals.
The first leg takes place at the Enyimba Stadium on Wednesday, with Usman Abdallah’s side making a trip to the Moroccan commercial capital three weeks later.
With a home time coming first, Enyimba need to get things right to make the return leg less worrisome. To this effect, they need to come out all guns blazing, score as many goals as possible and try to keep Raja quiet.

The Moroccan giants conceded five goals in the group phase, all which came away, and this could be good news for Enyimba as they play at home. However, Raja’s threat up front would appear to give them the edge. One player who has been key in Raja’s run in the Confederation Cup so far is Mahmoud Benhalib.

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