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Why Nigerian teams have failed to win the Caf Champions League – Samson Unuanel

The veteran tactician has revealed reasons why Nigerian top-flight clubs are not within touching distance of winning the African competition

Coach Samson Unuanel has opened up on why Nigeria Professional Football League teams have struggled in vain trying to win the Caf Champions League.

After a 40-year hiatus, Enyimba became the first club in Nigeria to win the annual continental club football competition in 2003. The following year, they retained their title after defeating Etoile du Sahel in the final.

Since then, no Nigerian team has emerged as African champions – although Heartland came close to winning in 2009 – albeit, they lost to TP Mazembe on the away goals rule.