Medeama SC outsmart Belouizdad in ‘borrowed time’ for first CAF champions league win

Medeama SC, orchestrated heart – coming from a goal down against Algerian side CR Belouizdad in the CAF Champions League.

The Ghanaians won thanks to a stoppage-time goal from defender Kamaradini Mamudu at the Babayara stadium, in Kumasi.

Medeama had the first shot on goal when defender Mamudu’s header from a corner kick struck the post.

Despite dominating the contest, the Algerians scored the opener after Ishak Talal Boussouf was fouled inside the penalty area.

In the 39th minute, midfielder Abdelraouf Benguit stepped up to convert the penalty kick, giving Belouizdad the lead.

On the stroke of half-time, a free-kick from Mamudu took a deflection from Daniel Lomotey and beat goalkeeper Alexis Guendouz to draw Medeama level.

The Yellow and Mauves came close to taking the lead in the 85th minute, but Guendouz stopped Derrick Fordjour’s close-range shot.

Mamudu headed home a cross from Kwadwo Amoako to give Medeama the victory.

In their next game, the Yellow and Mauves will host Tanzanian champions Young Africans SC at the Baba Yara Stadium on Friday.