CAFCL: Early goal affects our performance - Ogbeide

CAFCC: Early goal affects our performance - Solomon Ogbeide By Sampson Adedeji After suffering a 3-0 defeat to South Africa Premier League side, Mamelodi Sundown, Lobi Stars coach, Solomon Ogbeide attributed their defeat to the early goal they conceded. The South African team thrashed the Nigeria representative with goals from Thapelo Morena in the 2nd minute, Thambo Zwane 38th minute and Lebohang Maboe who wrapped it up in the 39th minute in the match day 5 if 2018/19 CAF Champions League. According to him, "We conceded very early which changed the dynamics of the lost concentration and committed silly errors leading to 1st and 3rd goals. "We're proud of how far we've come and we will take lessons from this game,"he stated The pride of Benue will host ASEC Mimosa in the matchday 6 of the tournament. The loss left Nigeria's sole representative at the bottom of the group A table with 4 points from 5 games. South African giant, Mamelodi Sundowns top the group with 10 points, while Wydad Casablanca were second on goal difference (+1) ahead of ASEC Mimosa (-2) with 7 points each. CAF Champions League Group Standings GROUP A Mamelodi Sundowns 🇿🇦 10pts (+5) Wydad Athletic Club 🇲🇦 7pts (+1) ASEC Mimosas 🇨🇮 7pts (-2) Lobi Stars FC 🇳🇬 4pts (-4) GROUP B Esperance Tunis 🇹🇳 11pts (+6) ✓ Horoya AC 🇬🇳 7pts (-2) Orlando Pirates 🇿🇦 6pts (+1) FC Platinum 🇿🇼 2pts (-5) GROUP C CS Constantine 🇩🇿 10pts (+4) TP Mazembe 🇨🇩 8pts (+7) Club Africain 🇹🇳 7pts (-5) Ismaily SC 🇪🇬 2pts (-6) GROUP D JS Saoura 🇩🇿 8pts (+0) Al Ahly SC 🇪🇬 7pts (+5) AS Vita Club 🇨🇩 7pts (+3) Simba SC 🇹🇿 6pts (-8)