Nigeria’s Enyimba FC on Wednesday afternoon before their teeming fans at Enyimba International Stadium, Aba, lost 0-1 to visiting Raja Casablanca in a first leg semi-final tie of the CAF Confederation Cup.
The Moroccans scored the all-important goal in the 48th minute through Abdelilah Hafidi.
Stanley Dimgba, had in the 66th minute of the match wasted the penalty kick awarded to the two-time CAF Champions League champions, which would have earned them at least a draw.
The return leg tie will take place at Stade Mohamed V on October 24, Casablanca, and Enyimba will have to secure a 2-1 win to see them through to the final on away goal rule.