By Daily Sports on September 22, 2018
The skills of goalkeeper Theophilus Afelokhai is one reason why Enyimba of Nigeria are expected to reach the CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals this Sunday by ousting Rayon Sports of Rwanda.
The 28-year-old has kept three consecutive clean sheets in the second-tier African club competition, including a 0-0 quarter-finals first leg draw at Rayon last weekend.
That result tipped the balance toward Enyimba in the two-leg tie, as they will enjoy the passionate support of a capacity 15,000 crowd in southeastern city Aba this Sunday.
Afelokhai made a string of acrobatic saves in Rwanda to demonstrate why he is first choice ahead of Ikechukwu Ezenwa, who was part of the Nigeria 2018 World Cup squad in Russia.
“I am thrilled by my run of Confederation Cup clean sheets,” said Afelokhai ahead of the return match. “It is not easy to go 90 minutes without conceding a goal.
“My dream is to be part of history by helping Enyimba become the first Nigerian winners of the Confederation Cup.”
•Adapted from a Vanguardng.com report. Photo shows Enyimba goalkeeper Theophilus Afelokhai
Source Daily Sports
Posted September 22, 2018
You may also like...
Abia Warriors want Nigeria league title – Ekoi...
Varane Agrees 5-year Man Utd Contract
Enyeama Thankful To Dijon Despite Failed Move
No plan to quit Liverpool –Klopp
How Nigeria’s Dream Team VI can qualify for...
Neymar and Brazil booed after draw with 10-man...
Anambra School Sports Festival Ends In Emotional Grand Style As Njikoka Emerge Champions
Club W’Cup: Chelsea face travel woes after group stage upset
Lyon included in Ligue 1 fixtures despite demotion
Adesanya eyes Strickland fight for UFC return
Wilder ends losing streak, but questions linger
Brentford reject Man Utd's new £62.5m Mbeumo bid
After 31 Years, FG Hands Over Houses To 1994 Super Eagles Heroes
Ronaldo signs new deal with Saudi club Al-Nassr
Leicester part company with manager Van Nistelrooy
'Wilder v Paul next? You wouldn't flinch'
UFC fighters to receive up to $1m in settlement payout
17 States Confirm Plans To host Olympic Day
Most Read
Rangers International going, going . . . (55,552 views)
Amaju Pinnick: A cat with nine lives (46,713 views)
Second Term: Amaju Pinnick, Other NFF Heavyweights Home to Roost •How Pinnick Broke the Jinx (44,728 views)
Current issues in Nigerian sports: Matters arising (44,322 views)
Missing $150,000 IAAF Grant: Solomon Dalung’s Hide and Seek game (44,322 views)
Sports Development: Zenith Bank on the zenith (44,312 views)
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje’s solid footprints, commitment to sports development in Kano State (44,114 views)
NFF Presidency: Pinnick, Maigari, Ogunjobi, Okoye in Battle for Supremacy (43,658 views)
Olopade, BET9A wave of revolution in NNL (42,768 views)
Commonwealth Games 2018: Shame of Muhammadu Buhari, Solomon Dalung (41,378 views)
Ibrahimovic’s Man U exit: Whose decision is it? And in whose interest? (39,824 views)
John Mikel Obi: Segun Odegbami’s Outrageous Call! (39,249 views)