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It's all over. Match ends 0 - 0 and Enyimba is eliminated

Play by Play live commentary
http://www.mtnfootball.com/africa/african-tournaments/caf-champions-league/matches/play-by-play/1610-enyimba-v-wydad-casablanca.html

– Latest weather reports indicate that it is bright and sunny in Aba and so we do not expect to see another water-logged and unplayable pitch at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba.
– Enyimba are going for broke after losing the first semi-final 1-0 and so have put out a very attack-minded starting XI.
– Paul Godwin – Valentine Nwaebili, Chinedu Udoji, Nnaemeka Anyanwu, Markson Ojobo – Chiedozie Johnson (Skipper) , Eneji Otekpa, Peter Onoja, Josiah Maduabuchi – Uche Kalu, Ifeanyi Ede.
– Goalkeeper Godwin keeps his place while star goalie Chijoke Ejiogu will start from the bench.
– Upfront Uche Kalu, who has scored four times in this year's competition, will be partnered by young striker Ifeanyi Ede.
– Enyimba have won all but one of their home games in this competition, their only stumble at home was a 2-2 draw with Al Hilal of Sudan in a group game.
– The two clubs are now on the pitch for the traditional national anthems of both countries.
1’ – Enyimba kick off.
– The stadium is half filled, one would have expected a bigger turnout knowing how crucial this game is to the home team
4’ – Free kick by Wydad halfway through Enyimba territory floats out of danger for a harmless goal kick.
– Enyimba continue to pressure the visitors for an early goal. But Wydad are resolute in defense and even try the occasional counter attack.
6’ – Nwaebili concedes a free kick around his team's corner flank, but nothing comes out of it.
7’ – Free kick to Enyimba around the centre circle after an aerial clash between players of both teams, game is held up to attend to the injured Wydad player.
– The pace is fast and unrelenting, but there are also many stoppages.
– The Aba pitch looks very beautiful today, far better than it was when Cotonsport visited and the game was almost called off because of heavy downpour.
10’ – Wydad are still enjoying more of the ball already in this Champions League semi-final second leg.
11’ – Onoja's cross is wide off its mark after a superb run by Uche Kalu.
12’ – Almost immediately Wydad hit the crossbar with a powerful left-footed shot, it shows they are here for business,
– And in defence they seem to always outnumber Enyimba strikers, it will most certainly not be an easy game for the Nigerian champions.
13’ – Kalu is brought down and free kick to the home team around the Moroccan corner flag.
– Goalkeeper holds tightly to the kick from Nwaebili. Game is again held up for the Wydad goalie to be attended to.
14’ – Wydad have so far contained the Enyimba attackers, not looking good for the Nigerian champions.
15’ – Kalu brought down on the edge of the Wydad box, very scorable distance for Enyimba, Wydad form a five-man wall.
15’ – Kalu brought down on the edge of the Wydad box, very scorable distance for Enyimba, Wydad form a five-man wall
– Free kick is wasted to the relief of the visitors. The game is still not smooth flowing as a result of many stoppages, it's start and stop stuff.
18’ – Still nothing to choose between the two teams, it promises to be a very tight game this.
– The dancing and singing and drumming continue but still nothing to cheer for 'the People's Elephant'
– The Wydad defence just seems to know how to deal with whatever Enyimba throw at them.
19’ – Great tackle by Ojobo to curtail the Moroccans again.
20’ – Skipper Johnson is writhing on the turf in pain after he is tackled awkwardly just when he was about to pull the trigger on the top of the Wydad 18-yard box.
– It's still early days and more fans are trooping into the arena now.
– Wydad are parading a very organised defence who easily puncture any attack by Enyimba so far.
23’ – Low shot by Johnson outside the box, but it's rather weak and won't trouble the Wydad goalie.
– The final ball is increasingly becoming Enyimba's biggest undoing in this game, they get as far as the goal area of Wydad but then becoming clueless thereafter,
– There was a good turn and dribble by Ede but in the end he passes the ball to an opponent.
– Wydad are attacking unlike was the case with Enyimba in the first clash two weeks ago.
27’ – Enyimba try to build again from defence.
28’ – The home team win a thow in and continue to pressure the Moroccans.
29’ – Enyimba lose the ball in midfield, Wydad attack but Udoji wins the ball and starts another Enyimba attack.
30’ – Wydad are really not sitting back as they also attack Enyimba for an all-important away goal.
31’ – Goal kick to Enyimba, quickly taken by goalkeeper Godwin.
32’ – Ifeanyi Ede fouls Fabrice Ondama, free kick to WAC.
– Game is held up yet again, these delays have a way of breaking Enyimba rhythm.
33’ – Wayward passing by Enyimba as Wydad gain in confidence.
35’ – WAC get yet another free kick, taken by the goalkeeper.
36’ – Great dribble run by Maduabuchi, but the final pass is not well read by Kalu and goal kick to WAC.
38’ – Offside against WAC.
39’ – Kalu Uche (Enyimba) is cautioned.
– Yellow card for Kalu for fouling a WAC player from behind.
40’ – Free kick by WAC flies out into touch for goal kick to the home team.
– Maduabuchi shoots from top of the box, but it misses its mark.
41’ – Udoji miscues his clearance, throw in for WAC inside Enyimba half of the pitch.
42’ – Yet another free kick for WAC around Enyimba goal area.
43’ – Danger against Enyimba but cleared by a header for a corner.
– Game is again held up as a Moroccan is being attended to by the medics.
44’ – Ojobo confident and breaks down another Moroccan attack to the relief of the Enyimba fans.
45’ – Onoja is fouled and free kick to Enyimba.
45 + 1’ – Ayoub of WAC is yellow carded for a fou, free kick for Enyimba.
45 + 2’ – Woeful free kick on the edge of the box for Enyimba.
– The first half most likely to end without any goals meaning more pressure on Enyimba in the second half.
– Free kick to Enyimba around the centre circle,
45 + 3’ – The referee brings the first half to an end.
– Enyimba have not really pressured Wydad as expected, while the Moroccans have been solid in defence and have also launched attacks of their own.
– Overall, not a great game with so many stoppages and very little co-ordination by the Enyimba attack.
– But everything to play for in the second half.
46’ – WAC kick off the second half, if scores remain like this, the Moroccans will march on to the final against Esperance of Tunisia and so Enyimba have to go for broke in this stanza.
– Right away free kick to Wydad after a foul by Nwaebili.
47’ – Back pass to goalkeeper Godwin who starts another attack for Enyimba from defence.
– Infringement against Enyimba and free kick for WAC inside their own box.
48’ – Uche Kalu is close to opening scores but his fine shot is blocked right inside the WAC box.
– And almost immediately Ede shoots wide from the top of the box, at least encouraging signs by the home team now.
50’ – WAC clear their lines as Enyimba again go back into the attack.
51’ – Nwaebili shot is blocked for a corner as Enyimba stay in attack.
52’ – Long ball by Ojobo goes out of touch for a goal kick to the North Africans.
53’ – Ondama hand ball and free kick to Enyimba around their goal area now.
54’ – Chineu Udoji (Enyimba) is cautioned.
– Yellow card for Chinedu Udoji for a dirty tackle.
55’ – Enyimba attack breaks down again and throw in to WAC.
56’ – Subs - Onoja out for Bernard Okorowanta of Enyimba
57’ – Ifeanyi Ede shoots from inside the box and it crashes against a Moroccan leg for a corner as Enyimba pile on more pressure now.
– WAC are playing some delay tactics now to slow down Enyimba.
58’ – Goalkeeper Mohammed catches easily a cross from the right.
– Enyimba are playing a lot better in this half already.
59’ – Pascal Angan in for WAC
60’ – Yet another Enyimba corner, but the final shot misses target.
61’ – WAC counter attack but it breaks down by the Enyimba corner flag. Skipper Johnson is fouled and free kick for Enyimba not far from WAC 18-yard box.
62’ – The Moroccans are under pressure now as they concede yet another corner, which is eventually saved by the goalkeeper.
63’ – Corner again for Enyimba but WAC clear their lines superbly.
– Two players collide in an aerial battle by the edge of the WAC vital area and ref blows for a free kick to the Moroccans.
– Enyimba are playing with a lot more urgency now.
65’ – Free kick to WAC around their own goal area.
66’ – WAC throw in as Enyimba attack yet again.
– Enyimba are now relying on long balls but the Moroccans are taller and head clear often.
67’ – Another Enyimba attack breaks down and almost immediately Nwaebili wins a free kick.
68’ – Anyanwu to Enyimba rescue after a Wydad attack gets as far as inside the Enyimba vital area.
– It's still 0-0, very dicey for Enyimba.
69’ – The game resumes again after yet another stoppage occasioned by injury stoppage.
70’ – Enyimba skipper Johnson gets a yellow for a late tackle.
– He will miss the final first leg if Enyimba do qualify.
72’ – Kalu fouls a WAC defender and it's a free kick in favour of the visitors.
73’ – Ondama floats a high cross which rolls out for a goal kick.
74’ – Enyimba substitution: Victor Barnabas in for young striker Ede.
– WAC are now defending wholesale in their own half of the pitch.
– Wydad goalie is again on the turf and this game is held up yet again, this has slowed down the host team considerably.
75’ – Maduabuchi baloons the ball from seven yards out! What a miss!!!
78’ – The minutes are ticking away for Enyimba to draw level on aggregate and still nurse the hope of qualifying for the final of this competition.
79’ – Maduabuchi's cross from the right is poor and rolls out for a goal kick.
80’ – Ondama is replaced by WAC.
80’ – Barnabas gets a corner as Enyimba pile on more pressure.
82’ – Enyimba attack, WAC defend.
83’ – Time is certainly running out for the Nigerian champions now.
84’ – Kalu fouls, free kick to WAC.
85’ – Goalkeeper Gowdin has hardly been tested today as Enyimba continue to search for the elusive goal.
88’ – Enyimba 0 Wydad 0
– Enyimba defend very well courtesy of Anyanwu.
89’ – The Moroccans have slowed down the pace of this game and are only happy to pass the ball among themselves.
90’ – There will be five minutes of additional time according to the match officials.
– The game appears to be won and lost as David Tyavkase replaces Uche Kalu, who is injured.
– Except for a miracle, it will be an all-North African champions league final, Esperance vs Wydad.
90 + 2’ – Enyimba are again caught offside.
90 + 3’ – Free kick to WAC as they run down the clock with another substitution.
– The big win Enyimba promised now seems to be only a dream.
90 + 4’ – Enyimba stay in attack. It's looking very much like a lost cause for Enyimba,
90 + 5’ – The referee blows the whistle for Full Time.
– Game over and Enyimba will not reach the final of the CAF champions League.
– It's another Nigerian calamity a week after the Super Eagles crashed out of the 2012 Nations Cup and sunshine Stars were beaten Saturday in the first leg of the Confederation Cup semi-final by Club Africain of Tunisia.
– For Enyimba, there will be no international football next year as they are far off the pace in the league and lost the final of the Federation Cup.

PLAY-BY-PLAY COMMENTARY OF FIRST HALF
http://www.mtnfootball.com/africa/african-tournaments/caf-champions-league/matches/play-by-play/1610-enyimba-v-wydad-casablanca.html

– But everything to play for in the second half.
– Overall, not a great game with so many stoppages and very little co-ordination by the Enyimba attack.
– Enyimba have not really pressured Wydad as expected, while the Moroccans have been solid in defence and have also launched attacks of their own.
45 + 3’ – The referee brings the first half to an end.
– Free kick to Enyimba around the centre circle,
– The first half most likely to end without any goals meaning more pressure on Enyimba in the second half.
45 + 2’ – Woeful free kick on the edge of the box for Enyimba.
45 + 1’ – Ayoub of WAC is yellow carded for a fou, free kick for Enyimba.
45’ – Onoja is fouled and free kick to Enyimba.
44’ – Ojobo confident and breaks down another Moroccan attack to the relief of the Enyimba fans.
– Game is again held up as a Moroccan is being attended to by the medics.
43’ – Danger against Enyimba but cleared by a header for a corner.
42’ – Yet another free kick for WAC around Enyimba goal area.
41’ – Udoji miscues his clearance, throw in for WAC inside Enyimba half of the pitch.
– Maduabuchi shoots from top of the box, but it misses its mark.
40’ – Free kick by WAC flies out into touch for goal kick to the home team.
– Yellow card for Kalu for fouling a WAC player from behind.
39’ – Kalu Uche (Enyimba) is cautioned.
38’ – Offside against WAC.
36’ – Great dribble run by Maduabuchi, but the final pass is not well read by Kalu and goal kick to WAC.
35’ – WAC get yet another free kick, taken by the goalkeeper.
33’ – Wayward passing by Enyimba as Wydad gain in confidence.
– Game is held up yet again, these delays have a way of breaking Enyimba rhythm.
32’ – Ifeanyi Ede fouls Fabrice Ondama, free kick to WAC.
31’ – Goal kick to Enyimba, quickly taken by goalkeeper Godwin.
30’ – Wydad are really not sitting back as they also attack Enyimba for an all-important away goal.
29’ – Enyimba lose the ball in midfield, Wydad attack but Udoji wins the ball and starts another Enyimba attack.
28’ – The home team win a thow in and continue to pressure the Moroccans.
27’ – Enyimba try to build again from defence.
– Wydad are attacking unlike was the case with Enyimba in the first clash two weeks ago.
– There was a good turn and dribble by Ede but in the end he passes the ball to an opponent.
– The final ball is increasingly becoming Enyimba's biggest undoing in this game, they get as far as the goal area of Wydad but then becoming clueless thereafter,
23’ – Low shot by Johnson outside the box, but it's rather weak and won't trouble the Wydad goalie.
– Wydad are parading a very organised defence who easily puncture any attack by Enyimba so far.
– It's still early days and more fans are trooping into the arena now.
20’ – Skipper Johnson is writhing on the turf in pain after he is tackled awkwardly just when he was about to pull the trigger on the top of the Wydad 18-yard box.
19’ – Great tackle by Ojobo to curtail the Moroccans again.
– The Wydad defence just seems to know how to deal with whatever Enyimba throw at them.
– The dancing and singing and drumming continue but still nothing to cheer for 'the People's Elephant'
18’ – Still nothing to choose between the two teams, it promises to be a very tight game this.
– Free kick is wasted to the relief of the visitors. The game is still not smooth flowing as a result of many stoppages, it's start and stop stuff.
15’ – Kalu brought down on the edge of the Wydad box, very scorable distance for Enyimba, Wydad form a five-man wall.
15’ – Kalu brought down on the edge of the Wydad box, very scorable distance for Enyimba, Wydad form a five-man wall
14’ – Wydad have so far contained the Enyimba attackers, not looking good for the Nigerian champions.
– Goalkeeper holds tightly to the kick from Nwaebili. Game is again held up for the Wydad goalie to be attended to.
13’ – Kalu is brought down and free kick to the home team around the Moroccan corner flag.
– And in defence they seem to always outnumber Enyimba strikers, it will most certainly not be an easy game for the Nigerian champions.
12’ – Almost immediately Wydad hit the crossbar with a powerful left-footed shot, it shows they are here for business,
11’ – Onoja's cross is wide off its mark after a superb run by Uche Kalu.
10’ – Wydad are still enjoying more of the ball already in this Champions League semi-final second leg.
– The Aba pitch looks very beautiful today, far better than it was when Cotonsport visited and the game was almost called off because of heavy downpour.
– The pace is fast and unrelenting, but there are also many stoppages.
7’ – Free kick to Enyimba around the centre circle after an aerial clash between players of both teams, game is held up to attend to the injured Wydad player.
6’ – Nwaebili concedes a free kick around his team's corner flank, but nothing comes out of it.
– Enyimba continue to pressure the visitors for an early goal. But Wydad are resolute in defense and even try the occasional counter attack.
4’ – Free kick by Wydad halfway through Enyimba territory floats out of danger for a harmless goal kick.
– The stadium is half filled, one would have expected a bigger turnout knowing how crucial this game is to the home team
1’ – Enyimba kick off.
– The two clubs are now on the pitch for the traditional national anthems of both countries.
– Enyimba have won all but one of their home games in this competition, their only stumble at home was a 2-2 draw with Al Hilal of Sudan in a group game.
– Upfront Uche Kalu, who has scored four times in this year's competition, will be partnered by young striker Ifeanyi Ede.
– Goalkeeper Godwin keeps his place while star goalie Chijoke Ejiogu will start from the bench.
– Paul Godwin – Valentine Nwaebili, Chinedu Udoji, Nnaemeka Anyanwu, Markson Ojobo – Chiedozie Johnson (Skipper) , Eneji Otekpa, Peter Onoja, Josiah Maduabuchi – Uche Kalu, Ifeanyi Ede.
– Enyimba are going for broke after losing the first semi-final 1-0 and so have put out a very attack-minded starting XI.
– Latest weather reports indicate that it is bright and sunny in Aba and so we do not expect to see another water-logged and unplayable pitch at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba.

Match don start. . .here is play-by-play LIVE commentaries

       – There was a good turn and dribble by Ede but in the end he passes the ball to an opponent.
– The final ball is increasingly becoming Enyimba's biggest undoing in this game, they get as far as the goal area of Wydad but then becoming clueless thereafter,
– There was a good turn and dribble by Ede but in the end he passes the ball to an opponent.
23’ – Low shot by Johnson outside the box, but it's rather weak and won't trouble the Wydad goalie.
– The final ball is increasingly becoming Enyimba's biggest undoing in this game, they get as far as the goal area of Wydad but then becoming clueless thereafter,
– There was a good turn and dribble by Ede but in the end he passes the ball to an opponent.
– Wydad are parading a very organised defence who easily puncture any attack by Enyimba so far.
23’ – Low shot by Johnson outside the box, but it's rather weak and won't trouble the Wydad goalie.
– The final ball is increasingly becoming Enyimba's biggest undoing in this game, they get as far as the goal area of Wydad but then becoming clueless thereafter,
– There was a good turn and dribble by Ede but in the end he passes the ball to an opponent.
– It's still early days and more fans are trooping into the arena now.
20’ – Skipper Johnson is writhing on the turf in pain after he is tackled awkwardly just when he was about to pull the trigger on the top of the Wydad 18-yard box.
19’ – Great tackle by Ojobo to curtail the Moroccans again.
– The Wydad defence just seems to know how to deal with whatever Enyimba throw at them.
– The dancing and singing and drumming continue but still nothing to cheer for 'the People's Elephant'
18’ – Still nothing to choose between the two teams, it promises to be a very tight game this.
– Free kick is wasted to the relief of the visitors. The game is still not smooth flowing as a
       15’ – Kalu brought down on the edge of the Wydad box, very scorable distance for Enyimba, Wydad form a five-man wall.
14’ – Wydad have so far contained the Enyimba attackers, not looking good for the Nigerian champions.
– Goalkeeper holds tightly to the kick from Nwaebili. Game is again held up for the Wydad goalie to be attended to.
13’ – Kalu is brought down and free kick to the home team around the Moroccan corner flag.
– And in defence they seem to always outnumber Enyimba strikers, it will most certainly not be an easy game for the Nigerian champions.
12’ – Almost immediately Wydad hit the crossbar with a powerful left-footed shot, it shows they are here for business,
11’ – Onoja's cross is wide off its mark after a superb run by Uche Kalu.
10’ – Wydad are still enjoying more of the ball already in this Champions League semi-final second leg.
– The Aba pitch looks very beautiful today, far better than it was when Cotonsport visited and the game was almost called off because of heavy downpour.
– The pace is fast and unrelenting, but there are also many stoppages.
7’ – Free kick to Enyimba around the centre circle after an aerial clash between players of both teams, game is held up to attend to the injured Wydad player.
6’ – Nwaebili concedes a free kick around his team's corner flank, but nothing comes out of it.
– Enyimba continue to pressure the visitors for an early goal. But Wydad are resolute in defense and even try the occasional counter attack.
4’ – Free kick by Wydad halfway through Enyimba territory floats out of danger for a harmless goal kick.
– The stadium is half filled, one would have expected a bigger turnout knowing how crucial this game is to the home team
1’ – Enyimba kick off.
– The two clubs are now on the pitch for the traditional national anthems of both countries.
– Enyimba have won all but one of their home games in this competition, their only stumble at home was a 2-2 draw with Al Hilal of Sudan in a group game.
– Upfront Uche Kalu, who has scored four times in this year's competition, will be partnered by young striker Ifeanyi Ede.
– Goalkeeper Godwin keeps his place while star goalie Chijoke Ejiogu will start from the bench.
– Paul Godwin – Valentine Nwaebili, Chinedu Udoji, Nnaemeka Anyanwu, Markson Ojobo – Chiedozie Johnson (Skipper) , Eneji Otekpa, Peter Onoja, Josiah Maduabuchi – Uche Kalu, Ifeanyi Ede.
– Enyimba are going for broke after losing the first semi-final 1-0 and so have put out a very attack-minded starting XI.
– Latest weather reports indicate that it is bright and sunny in Aba and so we do not expect to see another water-logged and unplayable pitch at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba.

First Leg of the semi-final match ended with Enyimba losing 0-1. Enyimba must win by a 2 goals margin to make it to the Final. Here is what Enyimba's head coach Okey Emordi has to say about Sunday's game:

“We will try our best to win on Sunday. No one goes to war to lose, our aspiration is to achieve successes.

“Now that we have lost everything in the local scene, our target is to win against Wydad. We are working very hard on the loopholes that made us lose to them in Morocco.

“We hope at the end all the efforts will be translated into victory. We need it most right now the nation is enveloped in tears. So we hope to wipe away the nation’s tears with a win,” he said.

“When we lost to WAC in Morocco, everyone was angry and aggrieved, in fact, they (the players) wanted the return leg immediately.

“So they are ready to face WAC and enthusiastic of victory.

“None of the players are under card suspension, no major injury, we will be having solid squad

So what do you think. . .will Enyimba get the required result on Sunday? Drop your comments and vote in the poll. . . . . . .

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Hehehe. . .guy, you wan make I give you my Nairaland CV?

Anyway, to answer your question, I be Knight of the Roundtable for Nairaland and for that place, I dey hold both the knife and the yam so na wetin I cut give you, you go chop . . .if you know what I mean

Anyhow sha, enjoy your ban and hope it was worth it

[quote author=Cori_corde link=topic=762162.msg9312792#msg9312792 date=1318279856]Ahh. I've been waiting for this. My definite favorite soundtrack EVER! is 'Araromire' for The figurine. I've never been so impressed by a Nigerian (or even African) movie in my life. The soundtrack just took my breath away. It's mainly vocalizing but it's amazing! [/quote]Are you psychic or what? Cos I was just about to post this. That Figurine soundtrack (Araromire) ehn, words no fit describe am. . .it's that good!!!

I love it and it's my present ringtone . You can listen to the full soundtrack and download it from the link below

http://www.plunder.com/Araromire-The-Figurine-Sdtrk-download-fc296e8fdc.htm

The official trailer also contains snippets of the soundtrack

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Enjoy!

pendo89: Music? you got it wrong. They only rem the nigerian musicians when they come into the country. The music selling in EA is mainly from Congo,UG and TZ. Each has great musicians and their music sells and appeals to a greater audience in the East. They have their own dancing style or swags.Nameless,wahu,amani,chamelion,juliana,lady jd,kanji,juakali,wyre,marlaw,and many many more.I guess the swahili has greater impact and cuts across these countries. Majority of kenyans love congolese music

Deny all you like but we all know Nigeria's music is huge in East Africa, Kenya in particular.

I mean, I once saw a behind-the-scene documentary on the Kenya vs Nigeria 2010 World cup qualifier played in Nairobi and guess which songs were blasting from the stadium loud speakers hours before the match. . .NIGERIAN SONGS

^^ and you should have seen the way the Kenyans were singing along & jiving to these songs .A neutral observer would have thought Nigeria was playing at home

pendo89: Wait a min!! is that the funny song which the radio stations have been making fun of? some famous broadcaster kept describing it.Its really funny. does it have a word like 'sawasawasawa we'? if it is the one i can tell you the media has done a great job promoting it.

Yeah, that's the song and tell me you don't love it Na the video be this

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