December 08, (THEWILL) – Enyimba International staged a comeback in the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup, drawing 2-2 with defending champions Zamalek of Egypt in a Group D encounter.
The Nigerian team recovered from a two-goal deficit, in a show of remarkable resilience at their home stadium in Uyo.
The match began with Zamalek dominating the first half, earning a commanding lead through goals by Tunisian forward Seifeddine Jaziri and Omar Faraj before the 40-minute mark.
Ifeanyi Ihemekwele provided a lifeline for Enyimba just before half-time, skillfully lobbing the ball over goalkeeper Mohamed Awad to reduce the deficit.
Enyimba intensified their pressure immediately after the restart, with Chinedu Ufere equalising in the 57th minute through a deflected shot that wrong-footed the Zamalek defence.
The home side created numerous opportunities in the closing stages but failed to convert their chances, ultimately settling for a hard-earned point.
Former Arsenal and Super Eagles star Nwankwo Kanu, currently serving as Enyimba chairman, was among the spectators witnessing the dramatic match.
The result leaves both teams searching to get points in their favour with Zamalek having previously won 2-0 against Black Bulls, while Enyimba suffered a 2-0 away defeat to Al Masry.
The Confederation Cup is regarded as the African equivalent of the UEFA Europa League and continues to provide exciting football across the continent.
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.
