El-Kanemi Warriors, one of Nigeria’s hopefuls in this year’s CAF Confederation Cup, have unfortunately been knocked out of the competition, TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) can exclusively report.
The Warriors, hailing from Maiduguri, faced a tough challenge in their return leg against Dadjé FC of Benin Republic.
Despite their best efforts, they were narrowly defeated 2-1 in the match held at Stade Général Mathieu in Cotonou.
This defeat sealed their fate with a 3-2 loss on aggregate, ending their journey in the tournament. In the first leg, which took place on home soil, the Warriors had managed a 1-1 draw with Dadjé FC.
However, they were unable to build on that result and overturn the tie in their favor during the return leg in Cotonou.
The team’s failure to advance to the second round is a significant setback for Nigerian football fans who had hoped to see them progress further in the competition.
Despite their exit, the Warriors’ participation in the tournament provided valuable experience and highlighted the competitive nature of African club football.