Medeama eliminate Horoya to reach group stage of CAF Champions League

Ghanaian Mandela Ocansey scored for Horoya but the Guinean side failed to overturn the first-leg reverse

Medeama eliminate Horoya to reach group stage of CAF Champions League
Medeama SC beat Horoya to secure a place in 2023/24 CAF Champions League group stage

Medeama SC has become the first Ghanaian side to reach the group stages of the CAF Champions League after 11 years as the Mauve and Yellows side has eliminated Horoya to achieve the feat.

The Tarkwa-based side secured a 4-3 aggregate victory over the Guinean side despite losing 2-1 in the second-leg fixture in Conakry.

Striker Jonathan Sowah opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 24th minute to firmly put the Ghanaian side into a strong position to secure qualification.

Horoya attempted to rally from behind with Ghanaian attacker Mandela Ocansey behind their charge as he scored the equaliser two minutes after Sowah's opener.

Medeama had to hang on to victory after Mohammed Keita put the Conakry-based side into a 2-1 lead 20 minutes from time.