Ahead of the maiden edition of the Africa Football League (AFL) set to kick off with Enyimba flying Nigeria’s colours in the competition, the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) has celebrated the achievements of Enyimba on the continent.
The AFL on its social media handle celebrated the Enyimba’s CAF Champions League triumph, Daily Post reports
The nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions won the money-spinning competition back-to-back in 2003 and 2004.
The feat marked the first time a team had managed to successfully defend the title in over 30 years.
“Celebrate the legacy of a legendary team that conquered the Champions League and Super Cup in consecutive years!” the statement reads.
Enyimba FC will go head-to-head with Moroccan giants, Wydad Casablanca in the quarter-finals of the inaugural edition of the AFL competition, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The competition will kick-start on October 20.
Enyimba’s achievements:
1. 2X CAF Champions League Winner – 2004, 2003
2. 2X CAF Super Cup Winner – 04/05, 03/04
3. 9X Nigerian Champion – 22/23, 2019, 2015, 09/10, 06/07, 04/05, 02/03, 01/02, 00/01
