Enyimba’s journey in this year’s CAF Confederation Cup came to an end after a 3-1 loss to Zamalek in their final Group D match in Cairo.
The Nigerian champions finished third in the group with five points, falling short of qualification. Egyptian side Al Masry joined Zamalek in the quarterfinals after defeating Mozambique’s Black Bulls 3-1 to secure nine points.
Zamalek, despite resting several key players, took control early, racing to a 2-0 lead. Enyimba’s striker Ifeanyi Ihemekwele gave the visitors a glimmer of hope with his fourth goal of the tournament in the 57th minute. However, the nine-time Nigerian champions couldn’t mount a comeback, as Zamalek sealed the game with a third goal late on.
This result sees Zamalek and Al Masry advance, leaving Enyimba to regroup and focus on future challenges.
