January 12, (THEWILL) – Nigerian side, Enyimba, earned a vital point in their CAF Confederation Cup campaign, drawing 1-1 with Egyptian outfit Al Masry at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. The Sunday evening fixture proved critical for both teams’ aspirations in Group D of the continental competition.
The visiting Al Masry were all business early in the tie, taking the lead in the 8th minute through an efficient counter-attacking move finished off by Mohamed Hashem. Their tactical approach paid dividends, leaving the home supporters concerned about their team’s qualification prospects.
Enyimba responded immediately after the break, with Ifeanyi Ihemekwele finding the net in the 47th minute. His well-executed header brought the scores level, injecting fresh energy into the contest and reigniting the home team’s hopes of progression.
The match reached a pivotal moment when Enyimba goalkeeper Henry Ani Ozoemena saved a penalty kick from Al Masry. This crucial intervention maintained the equilibrium and prevented the visitors from regaining their advantage.
The final whistle confirmed a 1-1 scoreline, a result that leaves Enyimba with five points and third in Group D. Al Masry moved to six points, which is five points removed from group leaders Zamalek. The outcome means Enyimba must win their remaining match against Zamalek to retain any hope of progressing to the next phase.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
