Enyimba FC, the Nigerian champions, have been drawn to face Wydad Athletic Club (WAC) of Morocco in the quarter-finals of the inaugural African Football League. The match will be played over two legs, with the first leg to be hosted by Enyimba in Uyo, Nigeria.
WAC is a very experienced side, having won the CAF Champions League twice in the past. They are also the current holders of the African Super Cup. However, Enyimba is no stranger to continental success, having won the CAF Champions League twice themselves.
The match between Enyimba and WAC is expected to be a close one. Both teams have strong squads and will be eager to reach the semi-finals of the competition.
Here are some key details about the match:
Date: October 20, 2023
Time: 8:00 PM CAT
Venue: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Nigeria
The winner of the match will face the winner of the match between Esperance of Tunisia and TP Mazembe of DR Congo in the semi-finals.
Can Enyimba pull off an upset?
Enyimba is the underdog in this match, but they have shown in the past that they are capable of beating top teams. In 2003, they became the first Nigerian club to win the CAF Champions League, and they have also won the CAF Confederation Cup twice.
The Enyimba players will be motivated to prove themselves against WAC, and they will be playing in front of their home fans at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. If they can play at their best, they have a good chance of pulling off an upset.
