Julius Okorie
Confederation cup campaigners, Enyimba, will either sail or sink when they take on Egyptian giants Zamalek today in Cairo.
Enyimba who walk on the tight rope after failing to pocket entire three points at home against Al Masry in Uyo, will need to pull a win against their battle ready but already qualified opponents, who despite leading the group with 11 points, will be hoping to have a photo-finish.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelStanley Eguma tutored Enyimba occupy the third position on the log with five points behind second placed Al Masry with six points.
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Two places remain to make up the eight teams that will compete in the quarter-finals after defending champions, Zamalek SC (Egypt), CS Constantine, USM Alger (Algeria), RS Berkane (Morocco), Simba SC (Tanzania) and Stellenbosch FC (South Africa) all secured their respective places with a game to spare.
Aside from the Enyimba versus Zamalek showdown, Senegalese side, AS Jaraaf, will approach Sunday’s top of the table clash in Group C with caution, needing just a point to join former champions, USM Alger, in the knockout stage.
Asec Mimosas welcome Botswana’s Orapa United to Abidjan, targeting nothing less than a victory. If AS Jaraaf lose and Asec Mimosas win, the latter will move into second on the head-to-head rule.
It will be a tough mountain to climb for the Ivorians as they attempt to overcome a side that frustrated them to a goalless tie in Gaborone last month.
Al Masry host Black Bulls in Group D just as Zamalek entertain Enyimba, a point for Al Masry will just be good enough but even a draw will not be good for Enyimba at this time.
The Peoples Elephant understand how dicey the situation is, describing the encounter on X everything to fight for.
TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup Match Day 6 | Sunday, 19 January
Group A
13h00 GMT | CS Sfaxien v Bravos do Maquis
13h00 GMT | Simba v CS Constantine
Group B
19h00 GMT | RS Berkane v Stellenbosch FC
19h00 GMT | Stade Malien v CD Lunda Sul
Group C
19h00 GMT | Asec Mimosas v Orapa United FC
19h00 GMT | USM Alger v Jaraaf
Group D
16h00 GMT | Al Masry v Black Bulls
16h00 GMT | Zamalek SC v Enyimba FC
Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.
