Breaking News: Akwa United crash out of CAF Confederation Cup

Federation Cup champions Akwa United have bowed out of the 2016 Caf Confederation Cup following 6-5 loss to AS Vita of Congo on penalties.

Maurice Cooreman’s needed a draw to scale through to the next round having recorded a 1-0 away win against the Congolese outfit.

Ubong Ekpai lost a first half penalty to boost AS Vita’s confidence in the second half.

Kalumpubu’s 54th goal gave the Congolese a life line as scores stood 1-1 on aggregate after regulation time.

And in a thrilling penalty shootout, Akwa United bowed out prematurely from the competition.