The Moment (London)
Paul Erewuba
16 July 2011
Nigeria’s representatives, Enyimba Football Club of Aba, would on Sunday (today) trade tackles with Sudan’s Al-Hilal at the Aba Township Stadium in Group A’s opening match of the 2011 CAF Champions League.
Enyimba are campaigning for a third Champions League having won the competition twice in the past (2003 and 2004). The club are nestled in Group A alongside Al Hilal of Sudan, Raja Casablanca of Morocco and Coton Sport of Cameroon.
Enyimba had in recent weeks performed below expectations in their local league engagements, a situation that has triggered criticisms from fans. They currently occupy the 5th position on the log after a loss to Warri Wolves in their last league game.
But the Head Coach, Evans Oginye, said Enyimba have put behind them the loss to Wolves as they are prepared to mend fences with their fans by beating Al-Hilal.
“Every team at this stage is a potential winner of the Champions League trophy, but then we will approach all the matches with the seriousness it deserves and to make an impact. And we are not going to let our fans down. We will endeavour to beat Hilal,” Oginye said.
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