It was a horrible day for Nigeria in the Confederations Cup as both her teams bowed out ironically to teams both names Leopards and both due to the away goal rule.

Wolves took a 3-1 lead lead to South Africa but failed to score to PSL bottom placed Black Leopards and were beaten 2-0 .

Heartland had their own mountain to climb facing the AFC Leopards in the Congo. The Owerri side needed a late goal to secure the 3-2 win in the first leg, and we’re already on thin ice heading into Brazaville.

They were ambushed 2-1 and crashed out as well.

Meanwhile Sunshine Stars were left to provide a little cheering for Nigeria, beating Mali’s Djoliba 1-0 to advance to the group stages of the CAF Champions League after a 1-1 draw Bamako two weeks ago.