By Rasaq Oboirien
ENYIMBA FC of Aba could become the first Nigerian clubside to break the no win jinx under Thierry Nkurunziza in today's Champions League tie against Memalodi Sundowns at Lucas 'Masterpieces' Moripe Stadium, Pretoria.
NaijaSportsXtra.blogspot.com can inform that the Burundian has been named by CAF to officiate the must win tie for the seven times Nigeria Premier League champions who began their campaign on a losing note after Zamalek of Egypt piped them 1-0 in Port-Harcourt.
Records shows that no Nigerian clubside who fought for honours in the continent's elite inter-club championship won a game with Nkurunziza at the centre.In 2014 edition of the Champions League, Bayelsa United lost to Sewe Sports by a 2-0 margin to drop to the Confederations Cup while Warri Wolves run in this year's competition came to an end after losing 1-0 to Al-Merreikh in Sudan.
Nkurunziza will be assisted by fellow countrymen of Theogene Ndagijimana (1st assistant) and Olivier Safari Kabene (2nd assistant) respectively.
Meanwhile, the Peoples Elephants opponents on Monday unveiled Brazilian Ricardo dos Santos Nascimento to further bolster their central defence.
Known simply as Ricardo Nascimento, the Brazilian has been playing in the Portuguese League for Académica.
He has played in Brazil and Romania and has played for Academica since 2014.
The six foot three Brazilian said today that he looked forward to contributing to Mamelodi Sundowns quest for African Cup glory and the Premier Soccer League..
The 29-year-old signed a three year contract.
