Enyimba have qualified for the CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinal after they scored a dramatic late winner at home against Orlando Pirates of South Africa.
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Cyril Olisema's last minute goal snatches a qualification ticket for @EnyimbaFC vs. @orlandopirates!#TotalCAFCC | #EFCOPFC pic.twitter.com/rlPMVzh85p— Total CAFCL – Total CAFCC 🏆 (@CAFCLCC) April 29, 2021
Enyimba won Group A on the back of this last-gasp win against Pirates in Aba.
They finished on nine points and edged their South African rivals, who also tallied nine points, on the head-to-head rule.
Pirates beat the Nigerians 2-1 at home before Enyimba avenged the loss with the odd goal victory Wednesday night.
Algeria’s Entente Setif placed third on eight points after a 1-0 home win over Al Ahli Benghazy of Libya, who recorded seven points.
Midfielder Cyril Olisema was Enyimba hero when he produced a 95th minute match winner against an Orlando Pirates, whose defence held out till almost the last kick of the ball.
