Five-star Enyimba cruise to CAF Confederations Cup semi-final

Enyimba produced a masterclass to defeat Rayon Sports of Rwanda and seal a place in the last four of the CAF Confederations Cup on Sunday.

After a goalless outing in the first leg, the Aba Elephants shrugged off a jerky start to ultimately cruise into the semi-final with a 5-1 win over the two legs.

Soporishi Dimgba opened the scoring in the 12th minute before Bonfils Caleb Bimenyimana levelled matters 15 minutes later.

Ikouwen Utin restored the lead moments after.

Sunday Adetunji consolidated the lead three minutes into the second half while on the dot of the hour, Joseph Osadiaye put the game beyond the Rwandans.

Ten minutes to the end of regulation time, Isiaka Oladuntoye put in the fifth goal.

Enyimba came out firing following the break and doubled their advantage in the 48th minute as Dimgba set up Sunday Adetunji for an easy finish following a devastating move.

The game was put beyond the reach of the visitors when Joseph Osadiaye free-kick was deflected in for the Enyimba’s fourth of the game.

Central defender Isiaka Oladuntoye wrapped up a memorable night for former African champions with a fifth goal before regulation time as Enyimba set up a semi-final clash against Raja Casablanca of Morocco who secured a 3-1 aggregate win over CARA of Congo Brazzaville.