CAF Confederation Cup: El-Kanemi Warriors Hold Dadje FC to 1-1 Draw

El-Kanemi Warriors and Dadje FC played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round clash on Saturday.

The hosts conceded their first continental goal on the hour mark, courtesy of Bless Salassi’s strike for the Beninese club.

Despite missing several scoring opportunities, El-Kanemi Warriors salvaged a draw deep into stoppage time through Gimba Ajiji’s equalizer. The result sets up a thrilling reverse fixture next weekend.

The match saw El-Kanemi Warriors dominate possession but struggle to capitalize on their chances. Dadje FC’s resilience was eventually broken in the dying moments, ensuring the Nigerian side remains in contention for the next round.

The return leg promises to be an intense encounter, with both teams vying for a spot in the CAF Confederation Cup’s next stage.