Enyimba win away to Energie, Akwa United lose to Al-Ittihad

There were contrasting fortunes for the two representatives of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) in the CAF Confederations Cup.

Enyimba beat Energie 2 - 0 in Benin Republic

Enyimba International began their CAF Confederations Cup cup on a winning note away to Energie of Benin Republic.

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Enyimba defeated their hosts by two unreplied goals to give themselves a massive advantage going into the second leg fixture.

The peoples Elephant scored their two goals in the first half, the opening goal was converted by Stanley Dimgba in the fourth minute.

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While Austin Oladapo scored what turned out to be the last goal of the game in the eight minute.

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Enyimba take a commanding lead to the home fixture in Nigeria.

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Akwa united lost 1 - 0 to Al-Ittihad in Libya

Akwa United lost their CAF Confederations Cup qualifier to Al-Ittihad in Libya.

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The Nigerian side were able to hold their hosts to a goalless draw at halftime.

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Muad Eisa would score what turned out to be the winning goal in the 84th minute, to give the Libyans a slender advantage going into the second leg.

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Abdul Maikaba will be disappointed with the result after Akwa defeated

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CAF Confederations Cup fixtures

Both Nigerian teams will be at home for their second leg encounters which will be played on Friday, March 16

Enyimba vs Energie

Akwa United vs Al-Ittihad