One Out, One
In- CAF Champions League
There were contrasting fortunes for the Liberian pair of Anthony
Snothi Laffor and Ben McCarthy Martins as they showed case their
talents with their respective clubs in the African Champions League.
With a hunt for a place in the 1/16 finals, Laffor's Super Sports
United of South Africa surrendered a goal lead to visiting Kampala
City Council (KCC) as the match ended 1-1 to see the Ugandan side
through.
But, while it was bad tidings for Laffor, it was good tidings for
his compatriot Martins as his side ZESCO United tamed Africa Sports
of Ivory Coast 2-0 to cruise through.
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Anthony Laffor
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The South African champs disappointed their fans at the BiDvest
stadium when they failed to win 1-0 to qualify to the next round.
They took the lead through substitute Sikhwivhilu after 57 minutes,
but the Ugandan outfit rallied brilliantly as star striker Bongole
equalized in the 79th minute due to erratic goalkeeping from Andre
Arandse of Super Sports after he dropped a cross right before the
lurking Bongole.
The visitors were then reduced to ten men in the final three minutes
after Samuel Mubiru was red carded due to a second bookable offense,
but Super Sports with Laffor spearheading the front line could not
make use of numerical superiority.
Ben Martins of Zesco ensured his side go through against their more
illustrious Ivorian opponents, Africa Sports with a 2-0 dumping.
After a host of incessant pressure, Nelson Mbou broke the deadlock
after 19 minutes which would mark the only goal of the half. Then in
the second period, the gritty Liberian who was playing just behind
his side front two was upended in the box. Club mate Enoch Sakala
kept his cool to convert the penalty ten minutes to the final time
as the electricity side ZESCO United are now qualified to meet
Malian giants Djoliba in the next round.
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