CAF Confederation Cup: CS Sfaxien's Ogbole wary of 'dangerous opponent' Shooting Stars
Lucky Emmanuel scored in the 25th minute as Shooting Stars kept CS Sfaxien out to take an important first-leg advantage.
- On Saturday, Shooting Stars Sports Club secured a 1-0 victory over CS Sfaxien in their CAF Confederation Cup encounter at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta.
- The Oluyole Warriors are competing in a continental tournament for the first time in 27 years, marking a historic return to international play with this first-leg advantage.
- Emmanuel Lucky scored the decisive goal in the 25th minute, converting from two yards out after a short corner kick routine initiated by defender Issa Yusuf.
- Forward Emmanuel Ogbole told the club, "We all know its not going to be an easy game," as CS Sfaxien prepares for the return leg.
- The return leg in Sfax next week will determine which team advances in the competition after the two-legged tie between the Tunisian side and Shooting Stars.
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CAF Confederation Cup: CS Sfaxien's Ogbole wary of 'dangerous opponent' Shooting Stars
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