Nigeria's remaining representative in the CAF Confederation Cup, Enyimba FC struggled to a 2-2 draw against Egyptian giants, Zamalek in Nigeria on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The 9-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions rallied to get a 2-2 draw against the reigning Champions at the Godswil Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
The Egyptian side was ahead in the 35th minute with a goal from Tunisian Seifeddine Jaziri who put the ball beyond Ozomena in fine fashion.
Palestine national team forward Omar Faraj scored his first goal for the club to make it 2-0 for the visitors over Enyimba
The People’s Elephant scored just before halftime through Ifeanyi Ihemekwele who reduced the deficit in added minutes.
Chinedu Ufere equalised for the Aba Elephants with a deflected shot in 57 minutes as Enyimba poured forward in search of the elusive win.
The draw leaves Enyimba third in the standings with one point from two games while Zamalek occupies the second spot with four points same as leaders Al Masry who drew 1-1 away to Black Bulls.
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