CAF Champions League: Al-Ahly pip Enyimba in 7-goal thriller

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CAF Champions League: Al-Ahly pip Enyimba in 7-goal thriller

Nigeria Premier League champions Enyimba lost 4-3 to Libyan side Al-Ahly Benghazi in a thrilling CAF Champions League contest on Sunday night.

Chijoke Mbaoma gave Enyimba the lead in the fourth minute before the hosts equalised five minutes later.

Imo Obot scored an own goal three minutes before the break to hand Al-Ahly the lead for the first time in the game.

Eze Ekwutoziam restored parity for the Aba giants a minute before the hour mark.

The home team restored their lead in the 75th minute.

Enyimba fought back again, with substitute Murphy Ndukwu poking home from close range five minutes from time.

Al-Ahly Benghazi netted the winning goal deep into stoppage time.

The reverse fixture will take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, next Sunday.