Ghana champions Medeama SC staged a remarkable comeback to overcome Algerian side CR Belouizdad in the CAF Champions League on Friday.
The Tarkwa-based outfit came from a goal down to
claim a staggering 2-1 triumph to record their first three points of the
campaign.
A stoppage-time goal from versatile defender
Kamaradini Mamudu did the trick for the Ghanaians at the Baba Yara Stadium in
Kumasi.
Medeama had the first threat on goal very early in
the match when defender Kamaradini Mamudu's header from a corner-kick struck
the framework.
Even though the hosts dominated the match, it was the
Algerians who got the breakthrough after Ishak Talal Boussouf was fouled inside
the box.
Midfielder Abdelraouf Benguit stepped to convert the
penalty kick to give Belouizdad the advantage in the 39th minute.
Medeama got a quick response on the stroke of
half-time after a free-kick from Kamaradini Mamudu took a deflection of Daniel
Lomotey to beat goalkeeper Alexis Guendouz.
The Yellow and Mauves came close to getting getting
the lead in the 85th minute, but Derrick Fordjour's effort from close range was
brilliantly saved Alexis Guendouz.
Medeama finally got the match-winner as Kamaradini
Mamudu headed home cross from Kwadwo Amoako.
The Yellow and Mauves will welcome Tanzanian
champions Young Africans SC to the Baba Yara Stadium next Friday in their next
game.
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