El Kanemi Warriors faced a surprising exit from the CAF Confederation Cup after losing 2-1 to African debutants Dadje in the second leg of their first-round tie. Despite a 1-1 draw in the first leg, Dadje advanced 3-2 on aggregate and will now face Renaissance Berkane of Morocco in the next round.
Match Highlights:
- Dadje’s Hero: Bless Salassi scored twice for Dadje, netting on 30 minutes and again in the 81st minute to secure the win.
- Equalizer: Clement Naantum scored for El Kanemi seven minutes after Dadje’s first goal.
- Result: Dadje’s victory marks a rare win for Benin in African competitions.
Upcoming Fixtures:
- Dadje: They will play against Renaissance Berkane, a club with a strong history in the Confederation Cup.
- Stellenbosch: The South African debutants won 5-0 against Ntsingizini Hotspurs and will face V Club of the DRC.
- Black Bulls: The Mozambican team won 4-0 against Alize Fort and will meet 15 de Agosto of Equatorial Guinea or Otoho of Congo Brazzaville next.
- ZESCO United and Dynamos: Dynamos advanced despite a 0-0 draw in the second leg.
- Nsoatreman: The Ghanaian club secured a 5-0 aggregate win over Elect Sport and will face either CS Constantine or Police of Rwanda.
The competition is heating up with several teams making their mark and exciting matchups on the horizon.
