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Bloemfontein Celtic face early CAF Confederation Cup exit after home loss

Bloemfontein Celtic have given themselves a daunting task in order to qualify for the next stage of this season’s CAF Confederation Cup.

Bloemfontein Celtic

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Bloemfontein Celtic have given themselves a daunting task in order to qualify for the next stage of this season’s CAF Confederation Cup.

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This after Siwelele went down 2-0 in their first round, 1st leg clash at home against Nigerian side Rivers United.

BLOEMFONTEIN CELTIC WILL NEED TO SCORE TWICE

The score at the Seisa Ramabodu Stadium was 0-0 at half-time, but Rivers United picked up two crucial away goals in the second half through strikers Godwin Aguda (71st minute) and Fortune Omoniwari (83rd minute).

John Maduka coach of Bloemfontein Celtic during the DStv Premiership 2020/21 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Bloemfontein Celtic on the 19 December 2020 at FNB Stadium, Soweto/ Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
John Maduka coach of Bloemfontein Celtic during the DStv Premiership 2020/21 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Bloemfontein Celtic on the 19 December 2020 at FNB Stadium, Soweto/ Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

RETURN LEG IN NIGERIA IN EARLY JANUARY

The CAF Confederation Cup return leg in Nigeria will take place on Wednesday, January 6 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium.

Kick-off time is at 17:00 SA time.

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