AFL: Wydad emerge victorious against Enyimba in Uyo

<p>Wydad Athletic Club of Morocco put up a composed display to beat Enyimba 1-0 in the first leg of the African Football League played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.</p>, <p>The Moroccans started off better than their hosts.</p>, <p>Enyimba did eventually find their rhythm and almost found the back of the net after Mbaoma Chijioke’s wonder-strike came off the crossbar in the early opening minutes of the first half.</p>, <p>Wydad were awarded a penalty in the 37th minute after Ayoub El Amloud was fouled inside the box.</p>, <p>Captain Yahya Jabrane scored the spot kick to ensure the North Africans go home with the confidence boosting advantage.</p>, <p>Ekene Awazie should have found the leveller immediately after the break but saw his shot saved by the keeper to the disappointment of the home fans.</p>, <p>Enyimba fought hard to get the equaliser in the second half but poor finishing and a resolute defense by Wydad thwarted their effort.</p>, <p>The two sides will meet in the reverse fixture in a week’s time at the Stade Mohamed V in Casablanca.</p>