Mfon Udoh fired a hat-trick for Nigeria’s Enyimba Sunday to take a big step towards featuring in the group stage of this year’s CAF Champions League after they defeated Etoile du Sahel from Tunisia 3-0 in Port Harcourt.

The last time Enyimba played in the money-spinning group phase of the competition in 2011.Mfon Udoh gave Enyimba the lead after nine minutes from the penalty spot.

The home team piled on more pressure in search of more goals so that the return leg in Sousse will only be a mere formality.They doubled their advantage in the 55^th minute through Mfon Udoh for his sixth goal of the competition.

The striker tapped in from close range off a long-range drive by Dare Ojo.This was after Alaya Brigui had almost drawn Etoile level in the 50^th minute, but Ifeanyi Anaemena cleared his goal-bound effort.

Etoile suffered another setback after defender Ghazi Abderrazak was sent off in the 71^st minute after his second booking for dissent.

Udoh completed his treble 10 minutes from time with a right-footed blaster as the rains came pouring down.He is now the leading scorer in the Champions League with seven goals.

Collins Okinyo

Ex- CAF Media Expert. An expert on African football with over 15 years experience ,always with an ear to the ground with indepth knowledge of the game. I have worked for top publications including 7 years at www.supersport.com until i founded www.soka25east.com to quench the thirst of football lovers across the continent. I have trained young upcoming journalists who are now a voice in African football.I have covered World Cup,AFCON,CHAN,Champions League,Confederations Cup,Cecafa,Cosafa,Wafu and many other football tournaments across the World. Founder Football Africa Arena(FAA),Founder www.afrisportdigital.com