CAF Champions League: Kanu satisfied with Enyimba’s performance in defeat to Al Ahly Benghazi

<p>Enyimba chairman, Nwankwo Kanu praised his players despite the defeat to Libya’s Al Ahly Benghazi in their CAF Champions League preliminary round first leg fixture on Sunday night.</p>, <p>The Nigeria Professional Football League champions lost the thrilling contest 4-3. Chijioke Mbaoma, Eze Ekwutoziam and Murphy Ndukwu were all on target for the People’s Elephant in the game.</p>, <p>Finidi George’s side looked to have earned a deserved draw from the game before Hamadi Gadallah scored a late winner for the home team.</p>, <p></p>, <p>Kanu, however, praised the players for their effort in the game despite the disappointing result.</p>, <p>“Our boys gave their all on the pitch today,” he told the club’s official website.</p>, <p>“They faced a formidable team and fought with determination and heart. The result might not have gone our way, but what matters is the effort and resilience shown by the boys.</p>, <p>“They did well and I commend them,” Nwankwo stated.</p>, <p></p>