Enyimba FC will face Burkina Faso's Etoile Filante FC in the next stage of the CAF Confederation Cup. As one of the 12 seeded clubs, Enyimba awaited the outcome of the first-round ties to determine their next opponent. Etoile Filante FC advanced by the away goals rule after a goalless draw against Hafia FC of Guinea, following a 1-1 draw in the first leg.
In their previous encounters, Enyimba FC and Etoile Filante have met twice during the CAF Champions League in 2002. Enyimba dominated the first leg with a 4-0 victory at the UJ Esuene Stadium in Calabar. Despite suffering a 3-1 defeat in the second leg in Ouagadougou, Enyimba advanced with a 5-3 aggregate score.
The upcoming fixtures for this CAF Confederation Cup clash are scheduled for September 13, when Enyimba will play away, followed by the return leg on September 20. This matchup promises to be a compelling test for both teams as they vie for a spot in the next round.
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