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Enyimba advanced to the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup after a tense penalty shootout victory over Etoile Filante of Burkina Faso. Both teams failed to score in the two legged tie, leaving the outcome to be decided by penalties. Enyimba edged the shootout 3-2 to secure their place in the next round of the competition. +
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[Enyimba’s progression to the group stage of the CAF](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/nigerian-premier-league/enyimba-balances-caf-confed-cup-ambitions-with-npfl-title-chase-yemi/) Confederation Cup on penalties is a testament to the team's resilience and [determination](https://keeperverse.com/index.php/User:StacyBaylor62).[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig) While the lack of goals over two legs may have caused some concern, their ability to hold their nerve in the penalty shootout highlights the mental strength of the squad.[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig) This win offers Enyimba a [crucial opportunity](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/match-previews-and-reviews/) to continue their journey in the Confederation Cup, a tournament where they have enjoyed past success.[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/Bet9jaPromotionCodeYOHAIG) +
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As the team moves forward, their experience and ability to rise in [crucial moments](http://verdum720.paremanel.org/Usuari:Bernie59I66046) will be key. Fans will be hopeful that this victory marks the beginning of another successful [campaign](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/news/national-team-news/) for one of Nigeria's most [decorated](https://wiki-staging.jgtitleco.com/index.php?title=User:Amado57760133) clubs. +
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Did You Know? + + Enyimba is Nigeria’s most successful club in continental competitions, having won the CAF Champions League twice 2003 and 2004. + The CAF Confederation Cup is Africa’s second tier club competition, similar to the UEFA Europa League in Europe. + Enyimba’s opponent, Etoile Filante, is a club based in [Burkina](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/football-governance/super-eagles-promised-record-bonus-for-2026-world-cup-qualification/) Faso, and the match against [Enyimba](http://labautowiki.org/wiki/User:FrancescoPriest) was a hard fought encounter over two legs. + Penalty shootouts are often used in CAF competitions to decide knockout matches when scores are level after two legs. + Enyimba’s victory on their place in the CAF Confederation Cup group stage, a key step toward potential continental success. + +
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