Enyimba FC’s struggles in the CAF Confederation Cup continued as the Nigerian champions suffered a 3-0 defeat to Mozambique’s Black Bulls in their Group D encounter at the Estádio Nacional do Zimpeto, Maputo, on Sunday.
Rume Akporoh put the hosts ahead in the 16th minute with a clinical header from a corner kick.
The first half ended without further goals, but the Black Bulls capitalized on set pieces in the second half to seal a commanding victory.
Fidel Suosa doubled the lead in the 57th minute, again from a corner, while Ayuba Francis, a Nigerian U-20 international, came off the bench to secure the win with a 64th-minute strike.
The defeat leaves Enyimba at the bottom of Group D with just one point after three matches, extending their winless streak to eight games across all competitions.
Despite their pedigree as two-time CAF Champions League winners, the Aba-based side has struggled to make an impact in this year’s Confederation Cup.
Coach Yemi Olanrewaju’s team must now regroup as they prepare to host Black Bulls in the reverse fixture at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on January 5.
Black Bulls moved to third place with four points, thanks to their superior goal-scoring in the encounter.
Group leaders Zamalek and second-placed Al-Masry will battle in a highly anticipated Egyptian derby later tonight, a game that could shape the group standings.
Enyimba will need a significant turnaround in form to revive their continental campaign, with their next fixture likely a make-or-break encounter.