Enyimba Draw Holders Zamalek In Challenging Group Stage.
Nigerian clubside Enyimba have been handed a tough draw in the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup, where they will face reigning champions Zamalek of Egypt and fellow Egyptian side Al Masry. Group D is completed by the Black Bulls of Mozambique, who are making their debut in the competition.
Zamalek, the defending champions, are seen as the team to beat in the group. However, Enyimba, known as the “People’s Elephant,” will be looking to make history by becoming the first Nigerian club to win the CAF Confederation Cup, Africa’s second-tier club competition.
Enyimba secured their place in the group stage after a tense penalty shootout victory over Burkina Faso’s Etoile Filante in the second preliminary round. This win has boosted their confidence as they prepare for the challenging encounters ahead.
The top two teams from Group D will advance to the knockout stages of the tournament. The group stage is scheduled to kick off in November 2024, according to CAF’s official announcement.
With Zamalek’s formidable reputation and Enyimba’s ambition to lift the trophy, the upcoming matches are set to be highly competitive, promising thrilling football action for fans across the continent.
