El Kanemi Warriors Draw First Blood In Continental Clash With Real Bamako
By Asiwaju Adekunle Saheed El Kanemi Warriors earned a crucial first leg victory in the CAF Confederation Cup, defeating AS Real Bamako in Maiduguri in a result that strengthens Nigeria’s continental presence in this season’s competition. El Kanemi Warriors 1 – 0 AS Real Bamako Coach Aliyu Zubair said his side would not relax despite the advantage, insisting the team will fight to the last whistle in the return leg as they look to secure passage to the next round. The win adds to a growing list of positive results for Nigerian clubs on the continental stage this season, with El Kanemi now holding a slender but valuable cushion heading into the second leg. Zubair’s men will need to manage the away trip carefully, knowing that a single slip could hand the tie back to the Malian side on home turf. For now, the Maiduguri faithful have reason to celebrate, with the team’s continental campaign still very much alive after a disciplined defensive display backed by a clinical finish at the right moment.
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