El-Kanemi Warriors Draw in CAF Confederation Cup, Blame Missed Chances
In a thrilling encounter, El-Kanemi Warriors of Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by Beninoise side Dadje FC in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round tie on Saturday. The Borno Army, who were on the brink of defeat, were rescued by a late strike from Gimba Ajiji.
Speaking after the match, El-Kanemi Warriors technical adviser Aliyu Zubairu attributed the draw to his team’s missed chances. “The boys weren’t calm enough in front of goal, but I have full faith in their ability to deliver in the second leg,” Zubairu said in an interview with the club’s media.
Despite the draw, Zubairu remains optimistic about his side’s chances in the second leg, scheduled to take place in Benin Republic. “We will go to Benin Republic and secure a decisive victory, God’s willing,” he declared.
The tie is far from over, and both teams will be looking to gain an upper hand in the second leg. El-Kanemi Warriors will be eager to bounce back from their missed chances, while Dadje FC will be hoping to build on their impressive away performance.
The CAF Confederation Cup is one of the most prestigious club competitions in African football, and both teams will be looking to make a deep run in the tournament. With the second leg just around the corner, fans of both teams will be eagerly anticipating the outcome of this thrilling tie.
