Last Updated: 2005-04-23 18:29:41

By Oluwashina Okeleji ()

Red Arrows 1-6 Enyimba

Enyimba are a step close to their third succesive title

African champions Enyimba of Nigeria spanked Red Arrows of Zambia 6-1 in the second leg of their Caf Champions League third round qualifying tie played at the Nkholoma stadium in Lusaka on Saturday.

The result is a record in the Caf champions league, being the highest away victory ever in the history of the million dollars championship.

The home side got off to a brilliant start as early as the four minutes when Abraham Mwamba headed in a Danny Hanguyu cross from the right to beat Enyimba goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba.

But the African champions got their deserved equaliser through free-scoring Ghanaian international Joetex Frimpong in the 18th minute.

Frimpong who got a brace in the first leg was quick to captalise on a blunder by Arrows captain Patrick Kaoma, exchanging passes with David Solomon before slotting the ball past the advancing Mankomba.

The goal unsettled the home side, forcing them to make endless errors and they got punished for it in the 30th minute.

As Prince Olomu capitalised on another poor communication between Kaoma, Frank Lopi and goalkeeper Mankomba before tapping into an empty net, to make the score 2-1.

Arrows troubles were compounded in the 58th minute as Frimpong lobbed the ball over the advancing Mankomba.

A brace from David Solomon in the 63 and 66th minute took the game beyond the host and their dejected fans.

Substitute Ifeanyi Obediah added the sixth in the 80th minute to send the handful of Nigerian fans into wild celebration.

The result means that Enyimba are through to the group stages of the MTN/Caf Champions league via a 9-1 goal aggregate after beating Arrows 3-0 in the first leg played in Nigeria a fortnight ago.

Arrows will seek for better continental fortunes as they go into a playoff to qualify for the group stages of the Caf Confederations Cup.

Link | 2005-04-23 18:41
Ahamefule Moses Okarah (ACIC, Abuja)

CONGRATULATION BOYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You guys are worthy African champions. May God continue to give you guys the strenght to fight on untill you win the cup again. Its not a crime to win the cup for the third time, so go for it. Remember, its not over until it is over. BEST OF LUCK!

Link | 2005-04-23 18:58
Gazzy (Isuochi, Abia State.)

THANK YOU JESUS!!! ..Aba is agog now in wild celebration of this evenings great feat by Enyimba. The chorus of NZOGBU NZOGBU ENYIMBA ENYI!!! is renting the air around here.
I'm short of words to describe this unprecidented victory by the Peoples Elephant of Aba this evening in far away Lusaka.The boys were great,the coaches were wonderful .C-O-N-G-R-A-T-U-L-A-T-I-O-N-S to these great Nigerian ambassadors.Let Dolphin use this victory of Enymba as a boost to overcome ASEC tommorow.
I just hope that Baba Aremu a.k.a OBJ is seeing what these guys from GOD's own state are doing?????
Up Enyi ! Up Gazzy!! Up OUK!!!
08037580129

Link | 2005-04-24 04:15
Excel (Fairbanks, Alaska)

Enyimba! Enyi!! Enyimba!!! Enyi!!! Enyi Africa, ride on with your unparalled excellent performance and winning streak. With your current discipline and determination, you will surely make it to the "world club championship 2005" by God's grace. Big congrats. You away records will definitely put any host opponent in tensed condition for 90 minutes. You are all WINNERS'!, Keep it up!! Keep winning!!!You did brighten my day and that of every Nigerian.

Link | 2005-04-24 07:15
WAHEED (Nigeria)

This is fatastic. I think u see how those Zambias treated The Aba boys and their supporters when they arrived Lusaka. But Enyimba showed them that they are not of the same mate in everything. This is a note of warning to other Clubsides remaining that any of them falling into the same group with us is in trouble both at home and away.
I give Kudos to the Coaching crew, the supporters club and the Boys as well.

Enyi Enyi !!!!

Thanks.

Link | 2005-04-24 13:15
dero ph (Nigeria)

When i had the result i did not beleive my ears i was thinking is on aggregate, i`m seen Eyimba winning the cup again for keep, Enyimba has been the only club that `ll never fail me any day any were any time, i realy thank God for all the good results he has been given us since 4yrs ago. Message to Ranges, as u are coming to Aba for week 11 league tie against Enyi, pls come with BASKET to carry the gaolssss back home, GREAT SUPPORTER OF ENYIMBA INTER`L FC, My name is Dero but they have change my name to Enyimba of Aba in PH. Up Enyimba Up Aba Up Aba Ultimate supporte... Good luck to my team!!!!!!!!!!!

Link | 2005-04-24 17:04
Gazzy (Isuochi, Abia State.)

Kudos to Enyimba and Rangers as they qualified in their varous matches.Enyimba 6 Arrows1=9-1 agg,this evening Rangers 0 Union Duala 1=3-2 agg.
Sorry to Dolphin and Insurance of benin as they crashed out this evening.Dolphin lost on penalties after an agg 2-2 draw while Insurance lost 1-0.
Good luck to Enyi Africa and Antelopes of Enugu.Igbo kwenu! kwezuenu oo!!!!

Link | 2005-04-24 18:00
Nnamdy (Port Harcourt,Nigeria.)

ENYIMBA ENYI.................................I warned PORT HARCOURT DOLPHINS but Musa Abdullahi and co.wouldn't listen,rather the were thinking about Odili's largesse,better win the Confederations Cup to compensate this worthy Nigerian.China Acheru was busy claiming superiority over Enyimba.......when they should be planning for ASEC.China believe it or not Enyimba is greater than Dolphins better win the Confederations Cup to rank 6th behind ENYIMBA,,SHOOTING STARS,ENUGU RANGERS,BCC LIONS,INSURANCE,NATIONALE.Enugu Rangers i banked on you and you didn't disappoint me,KUDOS while INSURANCE suprised me losing only by a lone goal and least i won the bet,sorry try again nextb year.08033131084

Link | 2005-04-24 19:49
ikwuchrist (yenagoa)

When a club is doing well u will hear a cacophony of voices in jubilation and copmpliments to the team.I hope all u folks will still stand by Enyimba should they have any sort of setback (GOD FORBID) in their bid to win the title for the third consecutive time.Success has many fathers but failure is an orphan.
I urge u all to brace up to support Enyimba come rain or shine.It is then I will know u are true supporters of the club and not fair weather supporters.
ENYIMBA,I will continue to pray 4 ur success.MORE GREESE TO UR ELBOWS.UP ENYINIGERIA.....UP ENYIAFRICA.

Link | 2005-04-25 06:25
whiteman (Port-harcourt)

Enyimba your are out to make HISTORY. The pendulum is swinging on your side, don't fail to achieve all that you want to achieve for it is possible. Remember our destination to win the cup for keeps and anything short of that is totally unacceptable. While waiting on the draws, let's be ready to take every match as they come. Coach Okey & co keep the good work , the players you can do it no matter what and our no 1 supporter Gov Orji we will always count on you. For Red Arrows the scoreline have made them to regret the ill treatment they metted on you people.

Link | 2005-04-25 06:53
Ahamefule Moses Okarah (ACIC, Abuja)

Mr Ikwuchrist, a good suppoter will always stand by his team, either in good times or in bad times. For now, enyimba are rolling on a good part, and we have to rejoice with them. Great teams like Manchester United, Arsenal and the rest do have thier bad times, and their fans still stick by them, so i for one will do the same for enyimba, and i hope everyone else does that.

Link | 2005-04-25 11:23
Eziunor (Port harcourt)

!UP ENYIMBA of Africa!,you have done it again. We are proud of you.There's something lacking in other teams which you've got in excess and that is your NEVER SAY DIE SPIRIT. Keep up the good work, stay focused and determined. Make all Nigerians proud again, by winning this cup for keeps. We're solidly behind You

Link | 2005-04-25 14:28
nwankwo jr (abidjan)

congratulations for the elephant of aba and nigerian peoples in general.
more ables to you boys.

we look aheald on your next match

Link | 2005-04-25 15:39
Stanley Mcking N. (jos)

Chei! You guys don't belong here any more. To be true, I never expected this result cos I was at the Aba stadium during the first leg encounter. You guys deserved an award from Abia State Government and Federal Government as well cos you guys are the pacesetters as well as history makers. Keep it up boys and let this winning get into your head.

Up Enyimba! Nzogbu nzogbu Enyimba enyi. Peace to you guys, to all Naija footballers,the rest of other clubs and football freak in Africa. May you all emulate Enyimba... Amen.

Link | 2005-04-26 06:54
chabro (PORT-HARCOURT)

Ikwuchrist i quite agree with you because when the chips are down we now began to know whose ox is gored.Now that they are at the peak of
their form.Every body should should support them mentally,

spiritually,physically and pyschologically. Enyimba,keep it up.Your

performance this season is never a fluke.We love you and trust in your

collectively efforts.My prayer every day is God to give them the wisdom

of understanding and injury free to perform effectively.

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Red Arrows 1-6 Enyimba

Link | 2005-04-23 18:41 Ahamefule Moses Okarah (ACIC, Abuja)

Link | 2005-04-23 18:58 Gazzy (Isuochi, Abia State.)

Link | 2005-04-24 04:15 Excel (Fairbanks, Alaska)

Link | 2005-04-24 07:15 WAHEED (Nigeria)

Link | 2005-04-24 13:15 dero ph (Nigeria)

Link | 2005-04-24 17:04 Gazzy (Isuochi, Abia State.)

Link | 2005-04-24 18:00 Nnamdy (Port Harcourt,Nigeria.)

Link | 2005-04-24 19:49 ikwuchrist (yenagoa)

Link | 2005-04-25 06:25 whiteman (Port-harcourt)

Link | 2005-04-25 06:53 Ahamefule Moses Okarah (ACIC, Abuja)

Link | 2005-04-25 11:23 Eziunor (Port harcourt)

Link | 2005-04-25 14:28 nwankwo jr (abidjan)

Link | 2005-04-25 15:39 Stanley Mcking N. (jos)

Link | 2005-04-26 06:54 chabro (PORT-HARCOURT)

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