Enyimba FC came from behind to pull a 2-2 against Zamalek while Black Bulls drew 1-1 against Al Masry in group D of the 2024 CAF Confederation Cup, Sports247 reports.
In the game played on Sunday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Enyimba needed a spirited second half performance to come back from two goals down to snatch a 2-2 against defending Champions, Zamalek FC.
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Enyimba who lost their first match against Al Masry in the first leg needed a win against Zamalek to bounce back but could get a point which puts them in a tight position of making it out of the group.
The result boosted Zamalek’s chances of qualifying from the group, gaining four points from two matches.
In the other group D match held on Sunday, Black Bulls Maputo staged a dramatic late comeback to earn a 1-1 draw against Al Masry.
The thrilling encounter at the Estádio do Zimpeto saw the Mozambican side rescue a point in added time, keeping their slim hopes alive in the competition.
The Egyptian visitors opened the scoring in the 10th minute when Mido Gaber latched onto a headed pass from Salah Mohsen, slotting a left-footed effort into the top left corner.
The result leaves Al Masry on four points while Black Bull has a point in two matches played in the tough Group D group.
Enyimba and Black Bull FC will go for a double header beginning from next weekend a chance for the two sides to mount a serious challenge to getting one of the quarter final tickets while Al Masry will host Zamalek in a Egyptian Derby as both sides go head to head next Sunday, seeking to consolidate their positions om the log.
