Published at 7:53am
22-09-2024
The Ghanaian club suffered a 2-0 defeat in the first leg, with Zakaria Benchaa scoring both goals for Constantine in the 12th and 27th minutes. Despite a stronger second-half performance, Nsoatreman was unable to find the back of the net.
In the return leg, Nsoatreman lost 1-0, unable to overcome the two-goal deficit. This marked the end of their journey in the competition, failing to progress to the group stages.
Having suffered a 2-0 defeat in the first leg at the Accra Sports Stadium, the Ghana FA Cup champions faced an uphill task in the return leg, played at the Stade Mohamed-Hamlaoui on Saturday.
Zakaria Benchaa scored the decisive goal in the 19th minute, solidifying the Algerian side’s dominance throughout the match.
Nsoatreman struggled to create meaningful chances, with CS Constantine controlling much of the game.
The Algerian side’s 3-0 aggregate victory means Nsoatreman’s African campaign has come to an early end.
Despite their efforts, Nsoatreman couldn’t break down Constantine’s resilient defence. Their exit marks the conclusion of their debut season in African club football.
Yaw Preko and his charges will now shift its focus back to domestic competitions, where they will look to defend their FA Cup title or challenge for the Ghana Premier League crown to earn another shot at continental glory.
By Alhassan S Suhiyini
