Medeana  football club from Ghana made a dream qualification  to the group stages of the Confederations Cup after sending newly crowned South African Premier Soccer league champions Mamelodi Sundowns crushing out after a 2-0 win in  a thrilling encounter in sekondi

Medeana win on away goal

Medeana started  brightly and could have taken an early lead in the 5th minute  but had their goal disallowed.

Centre referee had to call  for a water break in the 20th  minute before  Abbasi of Medeana missed a golden chance inside the downs  box.

The hosts took the lead in the 35th minute after Sundowns defender Nthehte brought down Akwa in the penalty area. Malik Akwa successfully converted for a Half time lead. Mamelodi piled pressure  for an equalizer but to no avail as the hosts rallied for a half time lead.

In the second half Sundowns coach Pitso brought Mala for Tako Modise.  Later on Khama had a glorious chance with keeper  to beat but to no avail.

Medeana shocked the visitors when Mohammed Abbas  scored  the second in the 65th minute  with referee sending off Sundowns keeper  Denis Onyango   causing a lot drama at the stadium as Pitso  sacrificed Bangaly  for Kennedy

Medeana joins already qualified  Yanga   of Tanzania  and TP Mazembe of DRC  in the group stages.

Austin Oduor

talking African football