CAF Confederation Cup: Enyimba defeat ES Setif 2-1 in Aba

  Enyimba FC of Aba narrowly secured a 2-1 win over Algeria’s Es Setif at the Enyimba Stadium in a matchday three clash of the CAF Confederations Cup, BSNSports.com.ng reports. The People's Elephant secure their first win of the group stages at home to Libya’s Al Ahli Benghazi, but suffer loss on matchday two to South Africa Orlando Pirates and knew only a win against the Algerian outfit could see them reclaim top spot in Group Monsef Bakrar open scoring for the visitors in the 13th minute, as the Black Eagles put their heads upfront . Moments later, Enyimba’s skipper Oladapo had the chance to restore parity for his side level from a spot, but he missed his kick. However, Fatai Osho’s boys missed two huge opportunities to punish the visitors, but could not convert those chances. Captain Oladapo, restore parity five minutes from the break when he connected from a superb pass from Dayo Ojo Solomon to send an unstoppable long-range effort into the back of the net for the home side’s level. However, Tosin Omoyele double the advantage for Enyimba at 60th minute, following excellent work from two-cap Nigeria international Iwuala. The win cruise Enyimba back to the top of Group A with six points and the two-time African champions will remain at the summit should Orlando Pirates fail to pick maximum points later today in Libya against Al Ahli.