Total Confederation Cup: Solomon Asante Dazzles As TP Mazembe Takes A Comfortable Lead

Solomon Asante’s sterling performance steered TP Mazembe 2-0 victory over CF Mounana in their opening Group D match of the 2017 Total CAF Confederation Cup match at the Stade TP Mazembe in Lubumbashi [DR Congo] on Sunday, May 14.

The host [TP Mazembe] took the lead in the 18^th minute through Tresor Mputu having been set up by Issama Mpeko. The Gabonese side [CF Mounana] maintained their composure at the back after conceding the early goal as TP Mazembe kept pressing.

Rainford Kalaba however, doubled the lead for the Congolese giants in the 50^th minute when Solomon Asante ghosted his way into the goal area of the visitors to set him up.

Solomon Asante lauded the performance of veterans; Tresor Mputu Mabi and Rainford Kalaba in a post match interview:

“I must commend my teammates for this great win, especially Mputu and Kalaba, they did well and I think their experience made things simple for us today.”

“I think I played one of my best games ever today and I give God all the glory,” the skillful Ghanaian winger added.

In the other Group D match, Supersport United, otherwise known as Matsatsantsa were held Guinean side, Club Horoya AC in a 2-2 showdown at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in South Africa on Friday.

This means that TP Mazembe leads the Group with 3 points after matchday 1.

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