Tension mounts within Medeama SC as the Ghanaian champions faced a staggering defeat at the hands of Tanzanian giants Young Africans in the CAF Champions League, marking a challenging chapter for the team.
The match in Dar es Salaam saw Medeama struggle significantly, succumbing to an underwhelming performance against a formidable opposition. Young Africans took control early on when Pacome Zouzoua’s first-half strike gave them a crucial lead in the 33rd minute.
Despite Medeama’s efforts to recover, forward Jonathan Sowah missed a pivotal penalty opportunity ten minutes into the second half, leaving their aspirations further adrift. Exploiting Medeama’s defensive vulnerabilities, Young Africans capitalized on disorganization, extending their advantage with Bakari Nondo’s goal in the 60th minute. Mudathiri Yahya sealed the victory five minutes later, compounding Medeama’s woes.
The match ended on a sour note for Medeama as Sowah received a second yellow card in the final minute, resulting in his suspension for the upcoming crucial clash against Al Ahly.
This defeat places Medeama at the bottom of Group D, with CD Belouizdad and Al Ahly yet to play their matches. The quest for progression in the tournament intensifies for Medeama, as only the top two teams from the group will advance to the quarter-finals, heightening the pressure on the Ghanaian outfit to bounce back in subsequent fixtures.
