Zamalek Welcome Enyimba In Must Win Game For The Elephant
The Cairo International stadium with a capacity of over 74000 fans welcomes Enyimba FC of Aba for a game that is a must win for Enyimba, but for Zamalek of Egypt,a draw would be enough to make the Egyptian side progress to the Semi finals of the competition.
Mohammed Helmi's side were victorious at their last game against Al Ahly in the Egyptian League cup which they won 3 goals to 1 on Monday.
The first leg win against Enyimba for Zamalek is the only game they have gathered points.They won the first leg 1 nil at Port Harcourt with Bassim Morsi getting the only goal in the eight minutes of the game. The game remained that way till the end.
Enyimba has disappointed lot of fans this season in the NPFL with them placed seventh in their league. But for Enyimba to stand a chance of progressing in the competition,they need to get a win at Egypt against Zamalek. Their last game in the competition was against Mamelodi Sundown of Africa which they lost 2 1.
Enyimba would have to drop their current league form when they face Zamalek on Saturday evening,their last league game was a disappointing result for the fans at Port Harcourt which they drew 1 all with Sunshine stars. Statistics show that Enyimba are good at getting results in Egypt,but some of their fans would doubt them winning this game,due to their recent form. Enyimba arrived Egypt on Thursday not with the whole squad,but players like Captain Chinedu Udoji,Joseph Osadiaye, Chima Akas,Dare Ojo and Goal Keeper Theo Afelokhai later joined up with the rest of the team coming from the NPFL all stars carranza tournament in Spain.
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