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CAF ban Nigerian Referee for one year

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The Confederation of African Football, has banned referee Joseph Ogabor for a year for "attempted match manipulation". Caf says the incident concerned a Confederation Cup match between Nigeria's Plateau United and USM Alger of Algeria's on 7 April in Lagos. "The decision follows investigations conducted and evidence submitted by the South African match officials of the said match, who were contacted by Ogabor to provide "technical assistance" to the Nigerian team," a Caf statement read. Plateau United were also '"cautioned to refrain from the practice of hospitality gifts which tend to create wrong impression." "In a related development, the South African Football Association have been ordered to render an apology to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) after investigations proved there was no evidence of whatsoever of any official of the NFF regarding an allegation of US$30,000 bribe," the statement concluded.
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CAF Confed Cup: Enyimba secure away draw against Bidvest Wits

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Enyimba weathered a second half onslaught to come away with a 1-1 draw against Bidvest Wits on Friday in Johannesburg. The CAF Confederation Cup 1/16th Round tie pitted Nigeria’s most successful club and two-time African champions against the reigning South African PSL champions at the Milpark Stadium; a draw that promised to be absorbing. It certainly lived up to the billing, right from the kick-off, and even though the scoring was done inside the opening five minutes, the tempo of proceedings did not let up until the very end. Paul Aigbogun made one change from the side that beat MFM FC in league action nine days prior. Benjamin Francis returned to the starting lineup following a spell out with injury, although his comeback would eventually be cut short in the second half. The hosts were keen to make a statement from the get-go, but for all their bravery, they were handed an early lead almost on a platter. A clearance by Nelson Ogbonnaya was inadvertently headed...
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Enyimba in South Africa, ready for Bidvest

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Enyimba Football Club arrived Johannesburg in the early hours of Thursday for Friday's CAF Confederation Cup encounter with Bidvest Wits.   A strong contingent of 36 made the flight over from Lagos to the O.R Tambo International Airport, led by club chairman, Chief Felix Anyansi Agwu.   Anyansi, in a brief welcome address, stressed the need to focus on the business of the trip. The seasoned administrator enjoined the team to maintain a strong group ethic, and for each individual to eschew all possible distractions. The players noted that they are ready for the game as a good first leg result will help them in the second leg in Calabar.    The People's Elephant is camped at the Sierra On Main Hotel in Randburg, and the contingent was treated to a lavish breakfast before being committed to rest and recovery. Later in the day, Enyimba will limber up and get a feel of the Milpark Stadium, which is the venue of Friday's 1/16th final First Leg.
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Confed Cup: Plateau United to host USM Algiers in Lagos

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  Plateau United will next weekend host USM Algeria at the Agege Stadium in the first leg of the final round of CAF Confederation Cup. The Jos side played against Etoile Du Sahel in Kano, but after some complaints from the away team for the CAF Confederation Cup game, the football governing body in Africa advised that Plateau United should choose between Uyo or Lagos. The NPFL defending champions have chosen the Agege Stadium in Lagos for the game that will be played April 7th. MFM will host Malian side, Djoliba the next day at the Agege Stadium.
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Asuquo is Dana Air/Akwa United player of the month

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Akwa United young sensation,  Aniekeme Asuquo has emerged Dana Air/ Akwa United best player for the month of February. Aniekeme scooped the Award after he was voted Man-of-the-Match in three of Akwa United's  matches in the period under review. The Dana Air/Akwa United player of the month Award was presented to the player with a cash prize of One Hundred Thousand Naira (100,000.00) only before kickoff of their rescheduled Matchday 10 fixture against Heartland FC on Wednesday in Uyo. Head of Media and Communications of Dana Air Mr. Ezenwa made the presentation on behalf of  Airline and said, the initiative is to encourage and motivate players of Akwa United to perform optimally in all competitions. Speaking with the Media Department of the club after receiving the Award, the Under-20 invitee said, " First I want to give thanks to God Almighty for his love and mercies, secondly to my Mother who has been my source of inspiration and thirdly to my teammates for ...
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Enyimba in CAF battle against Bidvest Wits

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Enyimba's participation in the 2018 CAF Confederation Cup will continue with a 2nd 1/16th Round tie against South Africa side Bidvest Wits.   In the draw conducted in Cairo on Wednesday, the two-time African champions were drawn against the Clever Boys, who last season were crowned PSL champions for the first time in their history.   That league triumph earned the modest Johannesburg side a place in the CAF Champions League this term. They were, however, eliminated in the final Play-off round by Angolan side Primeiro de Agosto, and so entered the Confederation Cup at the 2nd 1/16th Round.   Wits play under the tutelage of experienced 53-year-old, Gavin Hunt. The hugely successful manager won three league titles with Supersport United, and pulled off a miracle last season in beating away the challenge of much-fancied Mamelodi Sundowns for the league crown.   The first leg meeting with Enyimba will come up on the weekend of  6-8 April , at t...
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Newman - We are not afraid of El-Hilal

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Akwa United striker, Musa Newman has revealed that they are not afraid of their Sudanese opponents in the CAF Confederation Cup game. Akwa United will takenon Sundanese side, ElHilal in the final round of the competition.  Musa noted that they are a good side, but can be beaten on a good day. "Yes we are not afraid of the Sudanese side. They are a good side, but I'm optimistic that with our form this season, we can triumph and get into the League stage of the CAF Confederation Cup.  "It is not as if I don't reckon with the Sudanese side, but I'm so sure of our team this season and what they can do under the right atmosphere. "We are looking forward to the game so we can give our best" Musa said. Akwa United will travel to Sudan for the first leg in the first weekend of April before the second leg in Uyo in the weekend of April17- 18. 
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