Dynamos Eliminated from CAF Confederation Cup by Orapa United
Dynamos have been eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup after a disappointing defeat to Botswana’s Orapa United at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Having secured a 1-0 victory in the first leg last week at the same venue, Dynamos needed at least a draw to advance to the group stage.
However, a missed penalty in the 21st minute and a lackluster performance in the penalty shootout ultimately ended their hopes of claiming the US$400,000 prize for reaching the group stages.
Dynamos had an early opportunity to extend their lead when Shadreck Nyahwa was fouled in the box. Kevin Moyo stepped up to take the penalty but saw his weak effort easily saved by Orapa goalkeeper Lesenya Malepela.
The match took a turn in the second half when Ival Kamberipa pressured Frank Makarati, resulting in an own goal that leveled the score at 1-1, leading to a tense penalty shootout.
In the shootout, only Temptation Chiwunga was able to find the net for Dynamos, while teammates Valentine Kadonzvo, Eli Ilunga, and Nomore Chinyerere all failed to convert their attempts. Dynamos ultimately lost the shootout 3-1.
Following this defeat, Dynamos will now shift their focus to the quarter-finals of the Chibuku Super Cup as they seek to salvage some pride after falling out of contention for the Premier Soccer League (PSL) title.
