CAFCC: John Noble the hero as Enyimba beat Rivers United on Penalties to progress

By Emmanuel Oladele - Enyimba are through to the group stage of CAF Confederation Cup after defeating Rivers United on penalties, 4-5 it ended.

Rivers United players celebrates goal with Fortune Omoniwari

Before the game went on penalty shootout, both teams were on 1-1 scoreline on aggregate, as Enyimba defeated Rivers United 1-0 in the first leg in Aba. The second leg also had Rivers United won the game in regulation time by 1-0, courtesy of goal from Fortune Omoniwari.

Enyimba Goalkeeper, John Noble saves a penalty against Rivers United

John Noble Enyimba Goalkeeper was the hero at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port-Harcourt on Sunday, the goalkeeper saved two penalties and scoring the last one that sent Enyimba to the group stage of CAF Confederation Cup.

After the regulation time Rivers United 1-0 Enyimba, on aggregate, Rivers United 1-1 Enyimba, before Enyimba won the game on penalties, 4-5 it ended at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Photo Credit: Modo Victor

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