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Soccer News of Monday, 19 March 2018

Source: Muftwau Adamu

Nelson Ladzagla powers Al Hilal El Obeid to next round of CAF Confed Cup

Nelson Ladzagla was on target for Hilal El Obeid Nelson Ladzagla was on target for Hilal El Obeid

Ghanaian midfielder, Nelson Ladzagla scored a goal to power Sudanese club Al Hilal El Obeid to the final round qualifiers of the CAF Confederation Cup.

Hilal Obeid recorded a goalless draw against Burundian side,Olympic Star in the first leg away with Nelson playing a key role in the encounter.

The Burundians came stronger in the second leg in Sudan but Hilal Obeid rose to the occasion by scoring six times past their opponent.

Nelson Ladzagla,who has spent most of his playing career in Sudan scored the third goal after sweeping in a sweet free-kick in the first half.
Hilal Obeid went four goals up before the break after a sparkling performance.

Nelson and his mates returned for the second half where they found the back of the net twice to put the game beyond the reach of Olympic Star.
A 6-0 win on aggregate means Hilal Obeid go through to the final round qualifiers.

The qualified teams in the Confederations Cup will be paired against clubs who dropped from the CAF Champions League for the draw on Tuesday.