By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Enyimba fell to a 4-3 defeat against Libyan side Al Ahly Benghazi in the first leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary round clash in Tripoli on Sunday.
The Nigeria Professional Football League champions put up a shambolic display in thrilling contest.
Chijoke Mbaoma gave Enyimba the game lead in the fourth minute.
The hosts equalised five minutes later.
Imo Obot scored an own goal three minutes before the break to hand Al Ahly the lead for the first time in the game.
Eze Ekwutoziam restored parity for the Aba giants a minute before the hour mark.
The home team restored their lead on 75 minutes.
Enyimba fought back again with substitute Murphy Ndukwu poking home from close range five minutes from time.
Al Ahly Benghazi netted the winning goal deep into stoppage time. READ ALSO:
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