In a thrilling CAF Confederation Cup clash, Enyimba secured a commanding 4-1 win over Black Bulls, with veteran forward Brown Ideye marking his debut in style with a brilliant first goal for the club.
The match, which took place at Enyimba’s home ground, saw the People’s Elephant dominate their opponents with an impressive display of attacking football.
The game kicked off with Enyimba taking the lead as early as the 6th minute, thanks to a well-taken goal from Atule J., who was in the right place at the right time to slot the ball past Black Bulls’ goalkeeper.
However, the visitors responded quickly, leveling the game just six minutes later when Ofoni E. found the back of the net in the 12th minute, making it 1-1.
The match was then settled into a fast-paced rhythm, with both teams pushing for the go-ahead goal.
As the first half drew to a close, Enyimba regained the lead in the 45th minute through Ihemekwele, who made no mistake from a close-range effort, putting his team ahead 2-1 at halftime.
In the second half, Enyimba continued to press and added a third goal in the 67th minute through the experienced Brown Ideye, who was at the heart of the action, showing his quality with a composed finish.
Ideye’s goal was a perfect way to mark his arrival at the club, much to the delight of the home fans.
Atule J. wrapped up the victory in the 90th minute with his second goal of the match, making it a resounding 4-1 scoreline in favor of Enyimba.
The win gives Enyimba a crucial three points in their bid to progress further in the CAF Confederation Cup, with the team looking strong under the leadership of their experienced stars.