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CAFCC: Enyimba Goalkeeper Targets Trophy
Enyimba FC of Aba’s, goalkeeper, John Noble, says his target in the CAF Confederation Cup (CAFCC) tournament is to reach the finals and win the continental trophy for Nigerians.
Noble said this on Sunday in an interview with sports journalists, shortly after his side edged out Rivers United, in preliminary round of the CAFCC at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt.
He described the match as very tough, expressed excitement as they won the encounter through penalty shootout
“I feel very excited coming to my home to play.
I am a Port Harcourt son, I am so happy, I return all the glory to God,” Noble said.
According to him, when coming to Port Harcourt, he knew that the game was going to be tough; adding that they prepared for the game, knowing what was at stake.
“I knew definitely, I am going to save one or two balls if the game ended on penalty,” he stated.
The keeper noted that, Cyril Olisema, who missed the first kick for Enyimba FC, is one of the best penalty shooters in the team, stressed that what happened to him can happen to any player.
“I didn’t give up after he missed the first kick, because I knew something was going to happen,” he explained.
Both teams tied on goal aggregate, as Enyimba eliminated the Pride of Rivers by 5-6 through penalty shootout.
By: Kiadum Edookor