Enyimba International of Aba defeated Djoliba of Mali 1-0 in their Group C encounter at the Modibo Keita Stadium, Bamako on Sunday.
The Nigerian club recorded their first away win in the group stage of the competition having lost their last two away matches without scoring a goal.
Enyimba goalkeeper Theophilus Afelokhai made a number of world-class saves to deny the hosts.
The People’s Elephant were awarded a penalty in the 90th minute after Sunday Adetunji was brought down in the box by a Djoliba defender.
Farouk Mohammed scored from the spot to give Enyimba the maximum points and boost their chances of making it to the quarterfinals of the CAF Confederations Cup.
Enyimba and Congo’s CARA Brazzaville are tied on 9 points, Enyimba will welcome CARA Brazzaville final group game at the newly Enyimba International Stadium on August 29.