Enyimba today took a big step closer to play in the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup after they beat TS Galaxy of South Africa 2-0 in the first leg of the playoffs.
Victor Mboama gave the home team a seventh minute lead, before substitute Martins Usule made it 2-0 in the hour with a powerful header.
Second division South African club Galaxy gave a good account of themselves in Aba courtesy of their attractive passing game.
They were only denied a goal on the road by the great goalkeeping of Theophilus Afelokhai.
The return leg will be played next week in South Africa with the overall winners advancing to the group stage of the Confederation Cup.
Two-time African champions Enyimba dropped down to the Confederation Cup after they lost to Al Hilal of Sudan in the final qualifying round of the Champions League.
