FEATURE: Why Nigerian clubs struggle in continental competitions

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It is 17 years since a Nigerian club last won the CAF Champions League while no side has made it to the final of a continental tournament since Amaju Pinnick took over the NFF in 2014

ChampionsNo Nigerian side made it into the group stageNo Nigerian side made it into the group stageRivers United came last in Group A that contained Ugandan side KCCA.Enyimba made the semi-final but were beaten 3-1 on aggregate by Raja CasablancaRangers came third in Group A while Enyimba made it into the quarter final where they were beaten 3-1 on aggregate by Horoya of Guinea.Enyimba advanced into the quarter final where they were beaten 5-2 on aggregate by Pyramids of Egypt.

“The shape of the Nigerian economy has taken a huge toll on our sport, especially football. That’s why in this dispensation, Nigerian teams can never excel in club competitions in Africa. Paul Bassey, Akwa United Chairman, says the league not having sponsors causes more damage than can be calculated. “Some of the management [administrators] see their appointments as jobs from either the APC or PDP government. They will have to stay four years or eight years and so they will look to cut corners so as to deliver quick results.”

The Enyimba international stadium, for example, also does not have a standard training pitch or changing rooms.

 

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