WATCH THE VIDEO HERE Enyimba, who are two-time African champions, faced a challenging match against the reigning title holders, Zamalek, and succumbed to a 3-1 defeat in Cairo on Sunday night. This loss marked the end of their journey in the tournament, as they finished third in Group D, accumulating a total of just five points from six matches. Following the heart-wrenching exit, Brown Ideye took to social media platform X to share his feelings about the situation. Ideye posted a message expressing resilience and determination, stating, “Unto the next one…,” which reflects his focus on the future despite the setback. The People’s Elephant will now turn their attention toward their domestic commitments, specifically the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and the Federation Cup, in hopes of bouncing back and achieving success in these competitions. In a related development, Wikki Tourists head coach Abdulahi Maikaba has voiced his disappointment with his team’s recent performance, which culminated in a 2-1 defeat to Gombe United. The match saw Shedrack Anthony and Hassan Abubakar striking for Gombe United, while Haruna Aliyu scored the sole goal for Wikki Tourists. In a post-match interview, Maikaba reflected on the match and expressed his frustration, stating, “It’s very unfortunate to lose after leading for most of the game.” He emphasized the importance of analyzing the match thoroughly to identify areas that need improvement. Maikaba vowed to implement necessary corrections ahead of their next league fixture, where Wikki Tourists are set to face Sokoto United. The team will be looking to regroup and perform better in their upcoming match to regain momentum in the league.
Enyimba forward Brown Ideye has expressed his thoughts on the disappointing elimination of the People’s Elephant from the CAF Confederation Cup.